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 … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
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Industry FocusMining
Although mining has changed drastically in the last century, the perception of the industry has not. Many people still think miners carry pickaxes and shovels and daily risk life and limb to provide for their families. The reality is that modern day mining is highly sophisticated, and Nevada is foraging the path for mining practices that are being adopted worldwide. And yet, … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Mining in NevadaA Shift in Perspective
Mining has a bad reputation. While images of dusty coal miners digging in caves with little to no ventilation and leaving scarred landscaping in their wake are often some of the first images that mining conjures, they are not a reflection of modern-day mining in the United States. Mining has evolved from its humble roots to become a sophisticated industry that is not only … [Read more...] about Mining in Nevada
Shovel ReadyBuoyed by Strong Prices, Mining Companies Battle Labor Shortage
All the jobless people in Eureka County last summer — all 30 of them, to be precise — scarcely would have filled more than a couple of rows of seats in the historic Eureka Opera House near the heart of Nevada’s great mining district. Tiny pools of available workers are commonplace across rural Nevada these days, and the tight labor markets create headaches for the mining … [Read more...] about Shovel Ready
Industry Focus: Mining
Outside of the rural communities, most Nevadans don’t understand the industry of mining, even though it accounts for a large amount of the state’s economy. 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. Connie Brennan, publisher and … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Mining