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

•$8.2 Billion for Nevada's Economy

•5% of Nevada's GDP

•14,683 Nevada Jobs

•108,335 Industry Average Salary

•$3.0 Billion in Total Wages

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