Pub. 6 2016 Issue 3

20 AT THE CENTER OF UTAH INDUSTRY Even cell phone cases have mining-related components . Although it is possible to get cell phone cases made of canvas or leather, (which must be manufactured using mined equipment), the more usual choice is something made from silicone and rubberized plastic . Plastic is made from materials such as crude oil, cellulose, coal, natural gas, and salt. Even cell phone cases have mining- related components. Although it is possible to get cell phone cases made of canvas or leather (which must be manufactured using mined equipment), the more usual choice is something made from silicone and rubberized plastic. Plastic is made from materials such as crude oil, cellulose, coal, natural gas, and salt. What other gifts under your Christmas tree does mining make possible? Mined components are critical to all of these great electronic gifts and more: • Cameras • Electronic toothbrushes • Fitness trackers • Headphones • In-ear headphones • Security cameras • Speakers, including the ones you can talk to such as Amazon’s Echo and Echo Dot • Vacuum cleaning robots • Virtual reality headsets • Voice-controlled television remotes • Wi-Fi range extenders MINING AND CHRISTMAS continued from page 19