Randy Weimer

American Exploration & Mining Association is a non-profit organization which builds working strategies with key elected officials, develops and coordinates industry's response to legislative and regulatory issues. It promotes small businesses, public lands, industry partnerships, conservation, environmental sustainability, and health and safety. The organization was founded in 1895 and is headquartered in Spokane, WA.

Treasure State Resources Association of Montana brings together diverse industry, labor, agriculture and recreation groups to work together on issues that affect land use and resource development in Montana. It provides information about the potential impact of proposed legislative and regulatory changes to members, elected officials and the public, prepare and distribute reports and alerts on important issues to keep members informed and involved and develops coalitions to engage in legislative or regulatory developments important to members. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Helena, MT.