Kraig Naasz leaves NMA with safety and environmental legislation on the congressional horizon. August 22, 2008 The National Mining Association has abruptly split from its CEO, just as the trade group prepares to bolster its lobbying force to counter several industry challenges and dramatic changes proposed to the General Mining Act. Kraig Naasz left the organization Aug. 19, and industry sources say NMA’s board is looking to increase legislative gains and get better access to Congress in the next session. Harold P. Quinn Jr., senior vice president and general counsel of NMA, has been named interim CEO. Naasz’s departure comes just months after the House passed the… Read More