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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.

To see the economic impact of mining in your state, see the State-by-State Economic Contributions of Mining page.

Did you know?

  • The total direct and indirect economic impact of U.S. mining was valued at $2.4 trillion in 2010
  • Over the next 5-10 years, mining operations will need approximately 55,000 new employees to meet demand and to replace retiring employees
  • The average coal miner makes $73,000 per year in wages.
  • Minerals and materials processed from minerals account for exports worth as much as $87 billion per year.
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