September 17, 2026 - The National Mining Association (NMA) issued the following statement from Rich Nolan, President and CEO of the NMA, on the House passing the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026.

"With this sanctions bill now on the way to the President's desk--including language on Russian coal and coal products--Congress is taking decisive action to help end the war with Ukraine and making a clear statement against its longstanding market manipulations in the sector. A significant pillar in funding the Kremlin's war efforts, Russian coal exports bring in billions annually, including from deeply discounted supply into China, India and South Korea intended to price U.S. producers out of the market; that doesn't have to be the case. American coal producers stand ready to meet the needs of our allies and trading partners. We applaud Congress for this bipartisan effort to continue to seek a path to peace between Russia and Ukraine and challenge Russia's market manipulation."September 17, 2026 - The National Mining Association (NMA) issued the following statement from Rich Nolan, President and CEO of the NMA, on the House passing the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026.

"With this sanctions bill now on the way to the President's desk--including language on Russian coal and coal products--Congress is taking decisive action to help end the war with Ukraine and making a clear statement against its longstanding market manipulations in the sector. A significant pillar in funding the Kremlin's war efforts, Russian coal exports bring in billions annually, including from deeply discounted supply into China, India and South Korea intended to price U.S. producers out of the market; that doesn't have to be the case. American coal producers stand ready to meet the needs of our allies and trading partners. We applaud Congress for this bipartisan effort to continue to seek a path to peace between Russia and Ukraine and challenge Russia's market manipulation."