Facts about Coal & Minerals

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Facts About Coal and Minerals is a concise, easy-to-use booklet featuring some of the most frequently requested information about U.S. mining, minerals and coal.

A new version of the booklet, with updated information and statistics, is available in a pdf version to members. Print copies are available to members for $4 and to non-members for $15.

Contact: Moya Phelleps, (202) 463-2639, or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Did you know?

  • Every American uses an average of nearly 40,000 pounds of newly mined materials each year.
  • The United States produced about 6 percent of the world's nonfuel nonferrous minerals in 2010.
  • The Toyota Prius plug-in-hybrid requires about 50 pounds of rare earth metals for its motor and battery.
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