WHEREAS, mining is an integral part of Nevada's history and vital to its future, and is poised to be the Nation’s leader in lithium production, processing, manufacturing, and recycling achieving the full lithium loop; and

WHEREAS, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 15,740 people directly employed by the Nevada mining industry plus an additional 27,833 indirect or induced jobs, and over 2,700 Nevada businesses rely on the mining industry; and

WHEREAS, Nevada produces 23 metals and minerals, which account for about 9.4%, by value, of the nation's non-fuel mineral production; and

WHEREAS, the mining industry produced nearly $10 billion in gross proceeds of metals and minerals through mining operations located in every county of the state, and made up 4.9% of Nevada’s GDP; and

WHEREAS, Nevada accounted for 70% of the U.S. gold production and ranks in the top 10 in the world for gold production, and is also a global leader in the production of barite, diatomite and gypsum; and

WHEREAS, our clothing, electronic devices, cars, and roads begin with mining, and everything harvested, manufactured, or transported requires minerals that come from the earth; and

WHEREAS, benefitting from a large and diverse mineral endowment, Nevada is well-positioned to successfully adapt to a changing environment and climate, and has been ranked as the top mining jurisdictions in the world 10 times by the Fraser Institute Annual Survey of Mining Companies; and

WHEREAS, Nevada metals and minerals are required for renewable energy production and utilization, which includes silver for solar panels, copper for electric vehicles, and lithium for batteries; and

WHEREAS, the State of Nevada calls upon the news media, educators and state officials to recognize and bring attention to Mineral Industry Week as an opportunity for Nevadans to learn more about the history of mining in the Silver State and the role it plays in the development of the culture and economy of its people;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOE LOMBARDO, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, do hereby proclaim the week of June1-7, 2025, as

NEVADA MINERAL INDUSTRY WEEK