We are a grassroots coalition of individuals and small businesses who make up the exploration, research and development segments of the mining industry. Exploration is one of the premier economic development segments of Nevada's economy. TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT THE MINERAL EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT INDUSTRY IN NEVADA, TO INFORM AND EDUCATE THE CITIZENS OF NEVADA ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF THE MINERAL EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT INDUSTRY TO THE ECONOMY OF NEVADA, AND TO PROMOTE A LEGAL AND REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT WHICH IS SUPPORTIVE OF THE EXPLORATION FOR AND DEVELOPMENT OF MINERALS IN NEVADA.