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Utah's mining industry generated nearly $10 billion in 2024, a new report says.

The report highlights the diverse and curious role Utah plays when it comes to mineral resources.

Metals, minerals, oil, and gas contributed significantly, with beryllium being a key product.

SALT LAKE CITY — A new report by the Utah Geological Survey details the value and the diversity of the state's mining industry — which was responsible for close to $10 billion last year.

The industry is broader than one might think. Metals, industrial minerals, uranium and coal contributed an estimated $4.5 billion. Oil and gas production contributed another estimated $5 billion.

Additionally, it generated $75 million in property taxes in 2023, up 12% from 2022, and $12 million in mining-related state t

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