Active metal mines in the U.S. 2010-2021

Published by
M. Garside,
Feb 22, 2023
In 2010 there were 296 active metal mines in the United States. By 2021 it decreased to 270 active metal mines.

Across all mineral commodity types, there were 12,567 active mines in the U.S. in 2021.

Number of active metal mines in the United States from 2010 to 2021

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Release date

2023

Region

United States

Survey time period

2010 to 2021

Special properties

active mines are the mines that reported any employee hours during the year

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