The mining industry is the ONLY industry to add jobs since the 2007 recession

Check out Business Insider’s CHART OF THE DAY: There’s Only One Industry That’s Added Jobs Since The Start Of The Recession

That’s right: mining is the only industry sector to add jobs since the recession began in 2007.

Mining creates new wealth and the high-paying jobs our country desperately needs. Moreover, the indirect employment multiplier for the mining industry is twice the national average.

Let’s not forget the average annual salary in the mining industry is more than  $70,000.

Historically, the mining industry leads the nation out of recession; and is poised to do it again. Business Insider’s Chart of the Day clearly demonstrates the mining industry can rise to the challenge. The bottom line is mining projects provide an economic stimulus package that won’t require deficit spending or cost taxpayers a dime.

The facts above come as no surprise to those working in the mining industry. However, these are the facts we need to share with the public to inform them about the many benefits of domestic mineral production.

It all starts with mining.

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