Nevada Exploration and Mining Information

Mining has been a critical part of Nevada's Economy since before statehood. Today, the industry continues to thrive, and more than 150 mines produce minerals we use every day while occupying less than 1/4th of 1% of the state's 70.8 million acres.

•2nd Fraser Investment Attractiveness Index

•73% of US Gold Production

•$4.3 Billion for Nevada's Economy

•>15,000 direct Nevada Jobs

•113,000+ Industry Average Salary

•$3.0+ Billion in Total Wages

•$410 Million in Tax Contribution

Nevada hosts an abundance of minerals critical to daily life, such as Gold, Silver, Copper, Lithium, Diatomite, Gypsum and many others.