$4.6 Billion impact on Arizona's economy
$3.2 Billion in personal income
$500 Million in state and local government revenues
Industry generated 49,800 jobs for Arizonans
11,300 workers with above average wages directly employed by mining employers
Average labor income of mining company employees is $108,000 per worker vs. $47,000 for all Arizona workers
Arizona produced 68% of U.S. copper
Our state production is ranked 6th in the world vs. copper producing nations
Arizona’s copper is predominately sold outside the state – injecting fresh dollars into Arizona’s economy
Industry is active in sustainable development efforts – reclaiming and remediating impacts of historic mining and investing in the future of mining communities
Industry benefits rural and metropolitan communities and counties throughout the state
Companies donate many volunteer hours and provide significant funding to support local charities
Copper is one of Arizona’s five “Cs”, a core industry of our state’s economy
