SUGAR LAND--January 4, 2013--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--U.S. industrial firms are planning to begin construction on 468 Metals & Minerals Industry projects totaling $27.8 billion in 2013. Projects range from grassroot mining projects to steel mills. Looking at the top 10 states, Nevada is No. 1, with 22 projects totaling $4.7 billion.

Other companies featured: POSCO (NYSE:PKX), Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Incorporated (NYSE:FCX)