In 2024, the U.S. nonfuel mineral mining industry valued at $106 billion, with a third of its activity found in Nevada, Texas, Arizona, and California. Each state supports mining activity, and several have unique mineral resources; for instance, Arkansas supplies all domestic bromine and Oklahoma yields nearly all iodine. Despite heavy reliance on Chinese imports for rare earth minerals, substantial deposits are located domestically, particularly in California, Alaska, and Wyoming, pointing to a diverse mineral landscape across the nation.
In 2024, the total value of the nonfuel mineral production in the United States was $106 billion, showcasing a substantial and diverse mining industry across the country.
Many smaller states are home to unique mineral deposits not found elsewhere in the country, such as bromine from Arkansas and iodine from Oklahoma.
While the U.S. relies on imports from China for rare earth minerals, several states like California, Alaska, and Wyoming possess significant domestic deposits.
A third of all U.S. mining activity is concentrated in just four states: Nevada, Texas, Arizona, and California, indicating geographic concentration in the industry.
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