SUGAR LAND--September 24, 2021--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--According to the most recent update to Industrial Info's Global Industrial Project Spending Index, project activity in the Metals & Minerals Industry is up 39.9%, based on the value of projects reaching the construction stage when compared to last year. The index is tracking $316 billion worth of Metals & Minerals projects that have started construction or are scheduled to start construction by the end of 2021. This compares to $226 billion at the same time last year, representing an increase of $90 billion this year.