Utah Ranked as One of Top Mining States in Country
The multibillion-dollar natural resources industry in Utah is thriving, with copper being the most valuable metal extracted in the industry. The Utah Geological Survey (UGS) recently released a report on the state’s mining activities in the last year. Last year’s figures indicate a growth of 2.4%, which equates to more than $90 million. The most valuable metal mineral of the state is copper while the total value with regard to extractive resources, inclusive of gas and oil, is approximated at $6.5 billion. Mining takes up a huge chunk of this value — 60% of it — bringing the value of…