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2025 U.S. Industry Statistics & Market Forecast - Mining


Market Size & Industry Statistics

The total U.S. industry market size for Mining: Industry statistics cover all companies in the United States, both public and private, ranging in size from small businesses to market leaders. In addition to revenue, the industry market analysis shows information on employees, companies, and average firm size.

Investors, banks, and business executives use growth rates and industry trends to understand the market outlook and opportunity.

Mining market size 2025
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Statistics        2020        2021        2022        2023        2024
Market Size
(Total Sales/Revenue)


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Total Firms
Total Employees
Average Revenue Per Firm
Average Employees Per Firm
Average Revenue Per Employee
Statistics Source: U.S. Census, AnythingResearch Analysis of Federal Data



Market Forecast

Market forecasts show the long term industry outlook and future growth trends. The following extended five-year forecast projects both short-term and long-term trends.



Mining market forecast 2024-2028


Forecast / Industry Outlook 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029
Market Forecast ($ millions)
Projected Industry Growth Rate (%)
Source: AnythingResearch Economic Analysis

Industry Insights

Major trends affect the Mining industry include:
  1. Rising environmental regulations
  2. Increased demand for sustainable practices
  3. Technological advancements in extraction and processing
  4. Fluctuating commodity prices
  5. Labor market challenges and safety concerns
  6. Expansion in emerging markets
  7. Shift towards renewable energy sources
  8. Impact of global economic shifts
  9. Supply chain and operational disruptions
  10. Investments in automation and digitalization
  11. Community relations and social license to operate
  12. Geopolitical tensions affecting resource access


U.S. Geographic Distribution: Revenue Statistics by State

Market Size by State ($ millions) indicates how the industry's competition is distributed throughout the country. State-level information can identify areas with higher and lower industry market share than average.

U.S. map by state

Income Statement (Average Financial Metrics)

Financial metrics provide a snapshot view of a benchmark "average" company. Key business metrics show revenue and operating costs. The data collected covers both public and private companies.

Industry Average Percent of Sales
(Industry Benchmark)
Total Revenue

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Operating Revenue
Cost of Goods Sold
Gross Profit

Operating Expenses
Pension, profit sharing plans, stock, annuity
Repairs
Rent paid on business property
Charitable Contributions
Depletion
Domestic production activities deduction
Advertising
Compensation of officers
Salaries and wages
Employee benefit programs
Taxes and Licenses
Bad Debts
Depreciation
Amortization
Other Operating Expenses
Total Operating Expenses
Operating Income
Non-Operating Income
EBIT (Earnings Before Interest and Taxes)
Interest Expense
Earnings Before Taxes
Income Tax
Net Profit
Net Income
 
Source: AnythingResearch Analysis of U.S. federal statistics




Financial Ratio Analysis

Financial ratio information can be used to benchmark how a Mining company compares to its peers. Accounting statistics are calculated from the industry-average for income statements and balance sheets.

Profitability & Valuation RatiosIndustry Average
Company valuation can be measured based on the firm's own performance, as well as in comparison against its industry competitors. These metrics show how the average company in the Mining industry is performing.
Profit Margin
Gross Profit Margin, Operating Profit Margin, and Net Profit Margin. Show company earnings relative to revenues.
Return on Equity (ROE)
Return on Equity (ROE) is net income as a percentage of shareholders' equity. Shareholders' Equity is defined as the company's total assets minus total liabilities. ROE shows how much profits a company generates with the money shareholders invested (or with retained earnings).
Return on Assets (ROA)
Return on Assets (ROA) is net income relative to total assets. The market research on Mining measures how efficiently the company leverages its assets to generate profit. ROA is calculated as Net Income divided by Total Assets.


Liquidity RatiosIndustry Average
Bankers and suppliers use liquidity to determine creditworthiness and identify potential threats to a company's financial viability.
Current Ratio
Measures a firm's ability to pay its debts over the next 12 months.
Quick Ratio (Acid Test)
Calculates liquid assets relative to liabilities, excluding inventories.


Efficiency Ratios - Key Performance IndicatorsIndustry Average
Measure how quickly products and services sell, and effectively collections policies are implemented.
Receivables Turnover Ratio
If this number is low in your business when compared to the industry average in the research report, it may mean your payment terms are too lenient or that you are not doing a good enough job on collections.
Average Collection Period
Based on the Receivables Turnover, this estimates the collection period in days. Calculated as 365 divided by the Receivables Turnover
Inventory Turnover
A low turnover rate may point to overstocking, obsolescence, or deficiencies in the product line or marketing effort.
Fixed-Asset Turnover
Generally, higher is better, since it indicates the business has less money tied up in fixed assets for each dollar of sales revenue.



Compensation & Salary Surveys for Employees

Compensation statistics provides an accurate assessment of industry-specific jobs and national salary averages. This information can be used to identify which positions are most common, and high, low, and average annual wages.

TitlePercent of WorkforceBottom Quartile Average (Median) SalaryUpper Quartile
Management Occupations 5%

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Chief Executives0%
General and Operations Managers3%
Architecture and Engineering Occupations 7%
Office and Administrative Support Occupations 7%
Construction and Extraction Occupations 44%
Supervisors of Construction and Extraction Workers 7%
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 7%
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 7%
Construction Trades Workers 13%
Construction Equipment Operators 10%
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 10%
Extraction Workers 26%
Surface Mining Machine Operators and Earth Drillers 10%
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining 9%
Underground Mining Machine Operators 12%
Continuous Mining Machine Operators 7%
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining 6%
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 13%
Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 5%
Heavy Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Service Technicians and Mechanics 8%
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 8%
Other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 6%
Production Occupations 10%
Other Production Occupations 7%
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 13%
Motor Vehicle Operators 8%
Driver/Sales Workers and Truck Drivers 8%
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 8%
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics


Mining Competitor Landscape & Key Companies [PREMIUM]

The most influential companies in the Mining industry and adjacent industries either have large market share or are developing new business models and methods that could disrupt the status quo. We look at leading and emerging companies in the Mining industry and adjacent sectors:

Market Leaders:
Direct Competitors

Companies with the largest market share, focused in this industry
Market leaders:
Diversified Competitors

Largest companies that have diversified operations in this and other industries
Innovators:
Direct Competitors

Innovative, Emerging, and Disruptive Companies that may influence the future direction of the industry.
Innovators:
Diversified Competitors

Innovators and Disruptors in adjacent industries that may also affect the Mining industry.
Source:
IncFact


Latest Industry News

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  • APT Miner launches a new generation of cloud mining contracts, bringing investors a sustainable income opportunity of $3,777 per day - As global digital asset investors increasingly prioritize stable returns over speculative trades, cloud mining platform APT Miner is providing a timely and effective solution. Today, the company officially launched its latest generation of upgraded computing power contracts, (07/10/2025)
  • Silicon Valley venture capitalist helps lead controversial race to start mining ocean floor - Company received a major boost in April when Trump issued an executive order asserting America’s right to mine beneath the ocean wherever it chooses. (07/10/2025)
  • Rio Tinto Kennecott loans Milford Mining $5M to help boost copper production - Rio Tinto Kennecott is loaning $5 million to Milford Mining Company to support the resumption of the mine's operations and the delivery of copper concentrate from the Milford mine to Kennecott's Salt Lake City smelter. (07/09/2025)
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  • Ghana’s president inaugurates a special task force to tackle illegal gold mining - Ghana’s president has launched a special task force to combat rampant illegal gold mining and smuggling that has long plagued the West African nation. (07/08/2025)
  • DL Mining Leverages Renewable Energy to Make Cloud Mining Simpler, Greener and More Profitable - With more than 100 large-scale mining farms across the globe powered by solar, wind, hydro and geothermal energy, DL Mining has significantly improved mining efficiency while reducing its carbon footprint. Today, the platform serves over 5 million users in 180+ countries, providing reliable and eco-friendly digital asset mining services. (07/08/2025)
  • Area Mining Launches Simplified Cloud Mining Platform for Everyday Investors - Area Mining is proud to be the first cloud mining platform fully powered by 100% green energy. Through the use of solar and wind energy, the platform operates a sustainable global mining infrastructure while minimizing its carbon footprint. AI-powered algorithms intelligently allocate computing resources to maximize efficiency and returns. (07/08/2025)
  • What's New With Cipher Mining Stock? - Furthermore, Cipher reported that it mined 160 bitcoins in June, sold 58 bitcoins, and currently holds 1,063 bitcoins. (07/07/2025)