U.S. mining industry - statistics & facts
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- Total number of active mines in the U.S. 2022
- 12,563
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Active mines in the U.S. 2000-2022
- Commodity with largest amount of active U.S. mines
- Sand & gravel
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Active mines in the U.S. by commodity 2022
- U.S. per capita consumption of sand, gravel, & stone
- 17,555 lbs
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U.S. consumption of minerals per capita by type 2022
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- Basic Statistic Value added by the mining industry U.S. 2000-2022
- Premium Statistic U.S. mining industry capacity utilization 2013-2023
- Premium Statistic Active mines in the U.S. 2000-2022
- Premium Statistic Active mines in the U.S. by commodity 2022
- Premium Statistic U.S. production value of nonfuel minerals 2023, by state
- Premium Statistic U.S. import reliance on critical minerals 2023
- Premium Statistic U.S. consumption of minerals per capita by type 2022
- Basic Statistic Number of mining suppliers in leading mining countries globally 2020
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Value added by the mining industry U.S. 2000-2022
Value added by the mining industry U.S. 2000-2022
Value added by the United States mining industry (excluding oil and gas) from 2000 to 2022 (in billion U.S. dollars)
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U.S. mining industry capacity utilization 2013-2023
U.S. mining industry capacity utilization 2013-2023
Capacity utilization of the United States mining industry from 2013 to 2023 (in percent)
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Active mines in the U.S. 2000-2022
Active mines in the U.S. 2000-2022
Number of active mines in the United States from 2000 to 2022
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Active mines in the U.S. by commodity 2022
Active mines in the U.S. by commodity 2022
Number of active mines in the United States in 2022, by commodity
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U.S. production value of nonfuel minerals 2023, by state
U.S. production value of nonfuel minerals 2023, by state
Production value of nonfuel minerals in the United States in 2023, by state (in million U.S. dollars)
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U.S. import reliance on critical minerals 2023
U.S. import reliance on critical minerals 2023
Net import reliance on critical minerals in the United States in 2023, by mineral
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U.S. consumption of minerals per capita by type 2022
U.S. consumption of minerals per capita by type 2022
Per capita consumption of minerals in the United States in 2022, by type (in pounds)
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Number of mining suppliers in leading mining countries globally 2020
Number of mining suppliers in leading mining countries globally 2020
Number of mining suppliers in the leading mining countries worldwide in 2020
Metals
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Metals
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Active metal mines in the U.S. 2010-2022
Active metal mines in the U.S. 2010-2022
Number of active metal mines in the United States from 2010 to 2022
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Iron ore mine production in the U.S. 2010-2023
Iron ore mine production in the U.S. 2010-2023
Mine production of iron ore in the United States from 2010 to 2023 (in million metric tons)
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Copper mine production in the U.S. 2010-2023
Copper mine production in the U.S. 2010-2023
Mine production of copper in the United States from 2010 to 2023 (in 1,000 metric tons)
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Nickel production in the U.S. 2014-2023
Nickel production in the U.S. 2014-2023
Production volume of nickel in the United States from 2014 to 2023 (in metric tons)
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Uranium mine production U.S. 2005-2022
Uranium mine production U.S. 2005-2022
Mine production of uranium in the United States from 2005 to 2022 (in metric tons)
Precious metals
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U.S. silver mine production 2010-2023
U.S. silver mine production 2010-2023
Mine production of silver in the United States from 2010 to 2023 (in metric tons)
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U.S. gold mine production 2005-2023
U.S. gold mine production 2005-2023
Mine production of gold in the United States from 2005 to 2023 (in metric tons)
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Platinum mine production in the U.S. 2010-2023
Platinum mine production in the U.S. 2010-2023
Mine production of platinum in the United States from 2010 to 2023 (in kilograms)
Non-metallic minerals
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- Basic Statistic Active nonmetal mines in the U.S. 2010-2022
- Basic Statistic Portland and masonry cement production in the U.S. 2010-2023
- Premium Statistic U.S. crushed stone production 2011-2023
- Premium Statistic Industrial sand and gravel production in the U.S. 2016-2023
- Premium Statistic U.S. sulfur production volume 2014-2023
- Premium Statistic Sodium carbonate production in the U.S. 2010-2023
Non-metallic minerals
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Active nonmetal mines in the U.S. 2010-2022
Active nonmetal mines in the U.S. 2010-2022
Number of active nonmetal mines in the United States from 2010 to 2022
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Portland and masonry cement production in the U.S. 2010-2023
Portland and masonry cement production in the U.S. 2010-2023
Production volume of Portland and masonry cement in the United States from 2010 to 2023 (in 1,000 metric tons)
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U.S. crushed stone production 2011-2023
U.S. crushed stone production 2011-2023
Mine production of crushed stone in the U.S. from 2011 to 2023 (in million metric tons)
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Industrial sand and gravel production in the U.S. 2016-2023
Industrial sand and gravel production in the U.S. 2016-2023
Production of industrial sand and gravel in the United States from 2016 to 2023 (in 1,000 metric tons)
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U.S. sulfur production volume 2014-2023
U.S. sulfur production volume 2014-2023
Sulfur production in the United States from 2014 to 2023 (in 1,000 metric tons)
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Sodium carbonate production in the U.S. 2010-2023
Sodium carbonate production in the U.S. 2010-2023
Production of soda ash of the United States from 2010 to 2023 (in million metric tons)
Companies
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- Premium Statistic Leading U.S. mining companies based on revenue 2023
- Premium Statistic Leading U.S. mining companies based on market capitalization 2023
- Basic Statistic Newmont Corporation's revenue 2010-2023
- Premium Statistic Peabody Energy's revenue 2005-2023
- Basic Statistic Arch Coal's revenue 2010-2023
- Premium Statistic Number of U.S. mining suppliers 2016-2020
Companies
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Leading U.S. mining companies based on revenue 2023
Leading U.S. mining companies based on revenue 2023
Leading United States mining companies based on revenue in 2023 (in billion U.S. dollars)
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Leading U.S. mining companies based on market capitalization 2023
Leading U.S. mining companies based on market capitalization 2023
Leading mining companies in the United States in December 2023, based on market capitalization (in billion U.S. dollars)
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Newmont Corporation's revenue 2010-2023
Newmont Corporation's revenue 2010-2023
Revenue of Newmont Corporation from 2010 to 2023 (in million U.S. dollars)
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Peabody Energy's revenue 2005-2023
Peabody Energy's revenue 2005-2023
Peabody Energy's revenue from 2005 to 2023 (in million U.S. dollars)
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Arch Coal's revenue 2010-2023
Arch Coal's revenue 2010-2023
Revenue of Arch Coal from 2010 to 2023 (in million U.S. dollars)
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Number of U.S. mining suppliers 2016-2020
Number of U.S. mining suppliers 2016-2020
Number of mining suppliers in the United States from 2016 to 2020
Employment
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Employment
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U.S. mining industry total employment 2000-2022
U.S. mining industry total employment 2000-2022
Total employment in the United States mining industry from 2000 to 2022 (in 1,000s)
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U.S. mining industry employment excluding oil and gas 2000-2022
U.S. mining industry employment excluding oil and gas 2000-2022
Employment in the United States mining industry excluding oil and gas from 2000 to 2022 (in 1,000s)*
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U.S. employment in support activities for mining 2000-2021
U.S. employment in support activities for mining 2000-2021
Employment in support activities for mining in the United States from 2000 to 2021 (in 1,000s)*
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Employees in the U.S. mining industry by sector 2022
Employees in the U.S. mining industry by sector 2022
Number of employees in the United States mining industry in 2022, by sector
Environmental & social impact
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Environmental & social impact
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U.S. land reclaimed from mining by type 1975-2022
U.S. land reclaimed from mining by type 1975-2022
Land reclaimed from mining operations in the United States from 1975 to 2022, by type (in acres)
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U.S. mining fatalities 2005-2022
U.S. mining fatalities 2005-2022
Mining fatalities in the United States from 2005 to 2022
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