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U.S. mining is a large contributor to the nation's economic, industrial and technology success—supporting nearly two million jobs and generating annual revenues in excess of $100 billion.

Coal Industry Employment/Production Reports

Emerging Trends in U.S. Mining

Mineral Industry Address / Employment Reports

MSHA Number of Mines and Average Employment by State and Commodity Report

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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