SUGAR LAND--February 2, 2018--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--U.S. mines produced an estimated $75.2 billion of raw materials in 2017, up 6% from 2016, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Nevada was the leading producer in terms of value, followed by Arizona. Industrial Info is tracking more than $79 billion in active U.S. mining projects, including more than $21 billion worth that are expected to kick off construction this year.

Within this article: Details of the annual USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries report. Additional companies: Freeport-McMoRan Incorporated (NYSE:FCX), Newmont Mining Corporations (NYSE:NEM)