Pub. 3 2013 Issue 2

12 AT THE CENTER OF UTAH INDUSTRY $1.9 trillion The amount of revenue contributed to the U.S. economy in 2009 through industries and products supported by U.S. mining. $57 billion The value of raw materials produced by U.S. mines in 2009. 1,126,490 Total number of jobs supported by minerals mining in 2008. $100k-plus The potential yearly salary of an experienced U.S. mining worker in 2008. 13% The estimated percentage of the world’s rare earth reserves in the United States. 121.4 pounds The amount of copper in the average new hybrid car—double the amount in average new gasoline-powered car. $6.2 trillion The estimated value of key mineral resources in the United States. 733,468 tons The amount of mineral materials used by the U.S. Department of Defense each year— minerals such as aluminum, bauxite, copper, lead, titanium and zinc. $5.2 billion The value of imported mineral materials, including resources available domestically. Source: National Mining Assocaition, Minerals Make Life Initiative MINING BY THE NUMBERS