STATS & FACTS
Stats & Facts About
ARIZONA MINING
Arizona is rich in a variety of metals and minerals, which have supported its economy since before statehood. These resources are essential globally, helping to build infrastructure, advance technology, and maintain the modern standard of living.
The state produces 71% of the nation’s copper, along with significant amounts of gold, silver, lead, zinc, lithium, potash, gypsum, precious stones, and other important minerals such as molybdenum.
Arizona Mining
KEY FACTS
Mining is one of Arizona’s leading export-oriented industries.
ARIZONA MINING ASSOCIATION
WHAT WE DO
The Arizona Mining Association is dedicated to promoting the interests of the mining industry in Arizona by advocating for responsible mining practices, supporting economic growth, and ensuring environmental stewardship. We foster open communication and encourage engagement with our communities. We educate and strengthen the bond between the mining industry and the people of Arizona, recognizing that mining is crucial to supply chains and that the minerals we mine are key components that make modern life possible.
The Arizona Mining Association leverages a variety of perspectives and expertise to navigate challenges, drive innovation, and sustainably advance the mining industry in Arizona.
We advocate for and support our members with implementing the highest safety and environmental standards so everyone in our community is safe, healthy, and thriving.
We promote open communication and engagement with our communities, educating and strengthening ties between the mining industry and Arizona residents.
Arizona Mining Association membership extends to 100% of a member company’s employees. We encourage employees to join the association’s committees relevant to their position.
Stay up-to-date on the signature events, plus our mining partners’ events, career fair dates and educational mining events for students and the general public.
ARIZONA MINING ASSOCIATION
WHAT WE DO
The Arizona Mining Association is dedicated to promoting the interests of the mining industry in Arizona by advocating for responsible mining practices, supporting economic growth, and ensuring environmental stewardship. We foster open communication and encourage engagement with our communities. We educate and strengthen the bond between the mining industry and the people of Arizona, recognizing that mining is crucial to supply chains and that the minerals we mine are key components that make modern life possible.
Policy & Legislation
The Arizona Mining Association leverages a variety of perspectives and expertise to navigate challenges, drive innovation, and sustainably advance the mining industry in Arizona.
Health, Safety & Environment
We advocate for and support our members with implementing the highest safety and environmental standards so everyone in our community is safe, healthy, and thriving.
Community Engagement & Relationships
We promote open communication and engagement with our communities, educating and strengthening ties between the mining industry and Arizona residents.
Committees
Arizona Mining Association membership extends to 100% of a member company’s employees. We encourage employees to join the association’s committees relevant to their position.
Events
Stay up-to-date on the signature events, plus our mining partners’ events, career fair dates and educational mining events for students and the general public.
