Mining In The U.S.A.

A Nevada gold mine query

Nonfuel Mineral Production in the United States
(This article is mainly focused in nonfuel mineral production in the United States. Read similar article “Natural Resources of the United States”)

Mining in the U.S.A. Facts

Gross Output of Total U.S. Mining Industry
579.9bn USD
Gross Operating surplus of total U.S. mining industry
151 billion USD
Value added by Total U.S. Mining Industry
346.7billion USD
Leading US based Mining Company Based on Revenue
Nucor

Top 10 Mineral-Producing U.S. States

Number 1: Nevada

Much of the value of Nevada’s mineral industry comes from its precious metal production. Most of U.S. gold is mined in the state of Nevada. Much of the silver and copper also comes from the same mining operation as the gold.

Major minerals produced in Nevada: Gold, silver, copper, barium, clays, diatomite, dolomite, geothermal, gypsum, lithium, magnesium, molybdenum, opal, perlite, silica, rare earth, turquoise, vanadium, lime, construction materials.

Nevada Mineral Industry Value: US$ 8190 million.

Percent of U.S. Total Value: 9.49 %

Number 2: Arizona

Leading the country in copper production, Arizona is also one of the primary sources of molybdenum. As the molybdenum is recovered as a byproduct of the copper mining, Arizona’s molybdenum wealth is largely related to its copper wealth.

Major minerals produced in Arizona: Molybdenum concentrates, turquoise, peridot, petrified wood, azurite, malachite, copper, construction materials.

Arizona Mineral Industry Value: US$ 6970 million.

Percent of U.S. Total Value: 8.08 %

Number 3: Texas

Mining in the USA.

The mineral industry of Texas is largely to construction.

Major minerals produced in Texas: Silver, lime, gypsum, iron ore, cement, titanium, phosphate, salt, clays, lead, zinc, soda-ash, bauxite, manganese, construction materials.

Texas Mineral Industry Value: USD $ 6470 million.

Percent of U.S. Total Value: 7.49 %

Number 4: California

Being the only producing state in the United States, California’s unique contribution in the minerals sector is boron. Boron is primarily used in glass and ceramics industry. United States and Turkey lead the world in boron production. So, California has a very significant role regarding this field.

Major minerals produced in California: Boron minerals, rare earth elements, aggregates, lime, diatomite, feldspar, pumice, soda ash.

California Mineral Industry Value: US$ 4490 million.

Percent of U.S. Total Value: 5.2 %

Number 5: Florida

Major minerals produced in Florida: staurolite, attapulgite, peat, phosphate rock, titanium concentrates (ilmenite), and zirconium concentrates, clays, gemstones, construction materials.

Florida Mineral Industry Value: US$ 3370 million.

Percent of U.S. Total Value: 3.91 %

Number 6: Utah

Utah is remained the United States’ only producer of beryllium.

Major minerals produced in Utah: Berylium, gemstones, magnesium metal, bentonite, copper, gold, vanadium, salt, cement, common clay, aggregates, iron ore, lime, molybdenum, phosphate, potash, silver. construction materials.

Utah Mineral Industry Value: US 3320 million.

Percent of U.S. Total Value: 3.85 %

Number 7: Alaska

Major minerals produced in Alaska: Gold, zinc, gemstones, molybdenum, graphite, barite, lead, copper, silver, rare earth elements.

Alaska Mineral Industry Value: US$ 3130 million.

Percent of U.S. Total Value: 3.63 %

Number 8: Missouri

Major minerals produced in Missouri: Fire clay, lead, lime, montmorillonite, tripoli, cement, barite, zinc, construction materials.

Missouri Mineral Industry Value: US$ 3050 million.

Percent of U.S. Total Value: 3.53 %

Number 9: Michigan

Major minerals produced in Michigan: Iron ore, cement, peat, potash, common clay, gypsum, lime, gemstones, salt, construction materials.

Michigan Mineral Industry Value: US$ 2750 million.

Percent of U.S. Total Value: 3.18

Number 10: Wyoming

Major minerals produced in Wyoming: Bentonite, common clay, crude gypsum, Grade-A helium, lime, portland cement, soda ash, construction materials.

Wyoming Mineral Industry Value: US$ 2630 million.

Percent of U.S. Total Value: 6.14 %

Construction materials referred in this article are:- sand and gravel (construction), sand and gravel (industrial), stone (crushed), stone (dimension).

Mining in the U.S.A. Production Share by States

State	Value (million US$)	U.S. percent
Nevada	8190	9.49
Arizona	6970	8.08
Texas	6470	7.49
California	4490	5.2
Florida	3370	3.91
Utah	3320	3.85
Alaska	3130	3.63
Missouri	3050	3.53
Michigan	2750	3.18
Wyoming	2630	3.05
Minnesota**	2300	6.14
Georgia	2170	2.52
Pennsylvania**	2100	2.44
Wisconsin**	1950	2.26
New York**	1870	2.16
Colorado	1790	2.07
Alabama	1690	1.96
Virginia	1520	1.76
Illinois**	1570	1.17
North Carolina**	1420	1.32
Tennessee	1420	1.64
Ohio**	1400	1.62
Montana	1280	1.49
South Carolina**	1140	1.32
New Mexico	1090	1.26
Kansas**	1070	1.24
Oklahoma	1070	1.24
Arkansas	901	1.04
Washington	869	1.01
Iowa**	836	0.97
Indiana	695	0.81
Louisiana**	614	0.71
Kentucky**	591	0.68
Maryland**	575	0.67
Mississippi	504	0.58
Oregon	499	0.58
New Jersey	377	0.44
West Virginia**	332	0.38
South Dakota	312	0.36
Massachusetts **	289	0.34
Nebraska**	214	0.25
Connecticut**	191	0.22
Idaho**	185	0.21
New Hampshire	156	0.18
Hawaii	134	0.16
Maine**	102	0.12
Vermont**	95	0.11
North Dakota**	58	0.07
Rhode Island**	54	0.06
Delaware**	30	0.03

** Partial total, excluding figures that must be withheld in order to prevent disclosing proprietary company data.

Value Added by the Industry of Mining in U.S. Statistic: 1999-2019

(Except oil and gas)

Year	Billion USD
1999	29.34
2000	28.51
2001	28.06
2002	27.32
2003	29.25
2004	33.62
2005	42.88
2006	51.81
2007	57.97
2008	61.28
2009	61.57
2010	69.5
2011	76.37
2012	66.65
2013	62.14
2014	58.75
2015	49.99
2016	47.35
2017	56.35
2018	59.45
2019	60.84

Mining in the USA.

ALSO CLICK:-

• U.S.A. Geography: Main Page
• Geography of U.S.A.
• What are the Geographic Regions of United States?
• Natural Resources of the United States
• U.S.A. Basic Information: Main Page

Mining in the U.S.A. Sources:

1. Nevada Mining Association, Minerals in Nevada.
2. azgs.arizona.edu, University of Arizona, Mining in Arizona.
3. Bureau of Economic Geology, The University of Texas at Austin, Mineral Resources.
4. www.usgs.gov, The Mineral Industry of California.
5. www.usgs.gov, The Mineral Industry of Florida.
6. www.geology.utah.gov, Mineral Resources-Utah Geological Survey.
7. www.usgs.gov, The Mineral Industry of Utah.
8. Alaska Miners Association, Minerals Mined in Alaska.
9. www.usgs.gov, The Mineral Industry of Missouri.
10. National Mining Association, Statistics Archive.
11. www.usgs.gov, The Mineral Industry in Michigan.
12. www.usgs.gov, The Mineral Industry in Wyoming
    .