Mine Production Of Recoverable Zinc In The United States, By State

This table presents the annual quantities of recoverable zinc produced by mines in the United States, broken down by state. This information is critical for understanding the domestic supply of zinc, a metal essential for galvanizing steel, manufacturing alloys, and producing batteries and other industrial products. Tracking mine production by state helps policymakers, industry stakeholders, and investors assess regional mining activity, resource availability, and economic contributions from mineral extraction.

In 2023, total recoverable zinc production in the United States slightly increased to 749,000 metric tons from 747,000 metric tons in 2022. Alaska remains the dominant producer, contributing 599,000 metric tons in 2023, a marginal rise of 1,000 metric tons compared to the previous year. The combined output from other states—Idaho, Missouri, New York, and Tennessee—also saw a modest increase from 149,000 to 150,000 metric tons. These figures indicate a stable zinc mining sector with minor growth, underscoring Alaska's continued prominence in the industry and the steady contributions from smaller producing states.