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.

•1st Fraser Investment Attractiveness Index

•70% of US Gold Production

•$10 Billion of Nonfuel Mineral Production

•$2.9 Billion for Nevada's Economy

•>15,000 Direct Nevada Jobs

•120,000+ Industry Average Salary

•$490 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.