Nevada mines nurture our future leaders
Every American born will need 3.19 million pounds of mined materials In their lifetime.
Investing in our Future
During the 2021 Nevada Legislative Session, the mining industry made a historic investment in K-12 education through the passage of Assembly Bill 495 (AB495). AB495 generates $300 million in revenue per biennium, specifically earmarked for Nevada schools through the newly created Mining Education Tax and the conversion of the state portion of the Net Proceeds on Minerals Tax. The bill creates a new partnership between Nevada mining and education and places the mining industry as first in line to help Nevada’s students.
Free Teacher Workshops
The Nevada Mining Association co-hosts two annual teacher workshops along with the Nevada Division of Minerals, geared to help K-12 educators learn about the state’s mining industry and geology through in-classroom lessons, activities, and field trips.
Nevada’s Original STEM Industry
Mining has played a critical role in Nevada history, but many Nevadans do not know Nevada’s 21st-century mines play a huge role in the state, country, and world today. An American born today will need more than three million pounds of mined materials in their lifetime. From the gold that powers modern technology to the copper that threads our infrastructure, Nevada mines produce more than 11% of those materials.
We are committed to providing resources to enrich the classroom experience with up-to-date information and engaging lesson plans. If you are a student looking for resources about the minerals we produce in Nevada or a list of career opportunities in the mining industry, you can find it on this site. If you are a teacher, check out our minerals education workshops, lesson plans, or request a speaker for your classroom.