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Latest Nevada Mining Industry Feature
Industry Focus: Mining
Originally published: https://nevadabusiness.com/2026/06/industry-focus/
The mining industry in Nevada is as old as the state itself. However, as the United States seeks to become less dependent on other countries, Nevada’s mining industry has a spotlight shined on it because of how rich the land is in critical minerals. Throughout the world, the Silver State sets the gold standard for mining practices and is leading the charge in creating a mineral independent United States.
Recently a group of mining experts met at a roundtable sponsored by Nevada State Bank to discuss their industry including its tax contributions, workforce, safety and what is involved in getting a mine online. Connie Brennan, publisher and CEO of Nevada Business Magazine, served as moderator for the event. These monthly roundtables bring together different industries to discuss issues and solutions.
Recent Nevada Mining Industry Features
Industry Focus: Mining
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Mining in Nevada: A Shift in Perspective
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Shovel Ready: Buoyed by Strong Prices, Mining Companies Battle Labor Shortage
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Mining for Taxes: Raising State Revenue in Nevada
It is well known that any debate in the Nevada Legislature over raising mining taxes has been a controversial topic since prospectors first struck gold in the 19th century. [Read More]
Industry Focus: Mining
One of the first industries in Nevada, mining, has a rich history in the Silver State. Today, the industry is a far cry from the days of pickaxes and is one of the most high-tech fields in the world. [Read More]
Nevada Mining: Continued Transition Into High-Tech
Imagine if mining companies could send an unmanned aerial vehicle, instead of a person, into a dark, narrow underground area to document the landscape or the scene following an industrial accident. [Read More]
Industry Focus: Mining
Executives from mining organizations throughout the state recently met at the Reno offices of City National Bank to discuss their industry and dispel some of the common myths about miners. [Read More]
The Silver State & So Much More: Mining in Nevada
Nevada has been known as “The Silver State” since it entered the Union in 1864, but these days, it’s equally famous for gold, lithium, molybdenum and a host of other minerals. [Read More]
Mining: It’s About More than Gold
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Mining in Nevada: The State of the Industry
The state, and hence the future, of Nevada’s mining industry may hinge less on what legislators and Nevadans think of Senate Joint Resolution 15 (SJR15). [Read More]
Nevada Mining Industry Resources
Nevada Mining Association: The Nevada Mining Association is comprised of operating mining companies; exploration companies; suppliers of industry equipment, goods and services, counselors and consultants; and individuals interested in sustaining the industry.
National Mining Association: The National Mining Association (NMA) is U.S. mining’s advocate in Washington, D.C. and beyond.