Mission

The goals of the Sierra Nevada Mining and Industry Council (SNMIC) are as follows:

1. Work with governmental agencies to preserve and protect our rights pertaining to the use and development of our natural resources.

2. Inform various governmental agencies and officials of the needs of mining and industry pertaining to the use and development of our natural resources.

3. Inform the members and the interested public of the pending legislation which will affect our rights pertaining to the use and development of our natural resources.

4. Educate youth, in whose hands rests the future development of our natural resources.

5. Oppose the unreasonable withdrawal of public lands from multiple use.

6. Support our members who may be involved in legal issues pertaining to the right to use and/or develop our natural resources, and provide them with information or other assistance in their cause.

7. Encourage the responsible development of our natural resources.

8. Promote and support the preservation of the Mining Law of 1872.

Current Officers and Directors

Robert Wilder President
Patrick Hurley Vice-President
Carol Marshall Secretary/Director
Gary Brown Treasurer/Director
Forrest Cureton Director
Bill Watters Director
Mike Nevius Director