Economic Contributions of U.S. Mining

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Economic Contributions of U.S. Mining in 2010

U.S. mining makes a substantial impact on employment and the U.S. economy. This report details its contribution in jobs, payroll, personal income and payroll taxes, and economic output. View the full report Economic Contributions of U.S. Mining in 2010.

Did you know?

  • The U.S. produces about 1 billion tons of coal annually.
  • The U.S. has nearly 261 billion tons of recoverable coal reserves, according to the EIA - that's a 235-year supply at current rates of use.
  • Nearly half of U.S. electricity is generated from coal.
  • Each person in the U.S. uses 3.4 tons of coal annually.
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