Mining Supply Chain | Value-Added Manufacturing
Mining Supply Chain | Value-Added Manufacturing
Locate Closer to Your Customer than Your Competitor
Northeastern Nevada gives mining suppliers, fabricators, manufacturers, and industrial service companies direct access to one of the most active mining regions in North America.
If your customers are operating here—but your business is somewhere else—you may be paying more to compete.
Mining Production Stats 2024
Total Production $3.9 Billion
3,479,748 Gold oz *
5,698,971 Silver oz *
144,878,926 Copper lbs *
(* Figures represent total statewide production for Nevada; however, the majority of the state’s gold and copper production occurs within the four counties of Northeastern Nevada.)
Identified Deposits: Lithium | Vanadium | Antimony | Tungsten | Molybdenum
Why Northeastern Nevada
Build Where Demand Already Exists
This region is home to world-class gold and copper production, creating consistent demand for suppliers and service providers who can respond quickly, perform reliably, and scale with industry needs.
Locating nearby helps companies reduce transportation costs, shorten lead times, improve customer response, and strengthen long-term business relationships.
Advantages Include:
- Immediate access to major mining operations
- Strategic location along Interstate 80
- Union Pacific rail access
- Lower operating costs than major metro markets
- Industrial land and expansion opportunities
- Pro-business communities
- Regional support for growth and permitting
The Competitive Edge
Why Proximity Matters in Mining
Mining operations depend on uptime, reliability, and rapid support. When equipment fails or projects accelerate, distance becomes expensive.
Companies serving Nevada mines from out of state often face:
- Higher freight costs
- Longer response times
- Lost emergency service opportunities
- Reduced customer visibility
- Harder workforce deployment
- Slower turnaround on repairs and fabrication
Local Businesses Enjoy a Competitive Edge!
Identified Demand Within the Region
The following business types have been identified as a strong fit for the current demand within Northeastern Nevada’s mining industry:
- Steel fabrication
- Welding and machining
- Hydraulic and hose systems
- Pump and mechanical rebuilds
- Electrical controls and panels
- Conveyor and material handling support
- Tire and heavy equipment support
- Chemical blending and packaging
- Industrial parts distribution
- Modular systems manufacturing
- Field maintenance and technical services
Site Selection Opportunities
Room to Build, Expand, and Operate
Northeastern Nevada offers a range of opportunities depending on your needs, including:
- Industrial parks
- Rail-served sites (Coming soon)
- Build-to-suit parcels
- Warehouse/yard locations
- Commercial properties
- Highway-accessible land
- Rural communities seeking industry growth
Whether You Need 5 Acres or 1,000, We Can Help Identify Practical Options
Workforce
Skilled People, Industrial Mindset, Blue Collar Ethic
This region is built on hard work, technical trades, and heavy industry.
Workforce resources include:
- Experienced industrial talent
- CDL and logistics workforce
- Welding, electrical, and mechanical trades
- Great Basin College workforce training programs
- Customized training partnerships
Why Work With NNRDA
We Help Companies Move Faster!
The Northeastern Nevada Regional Development Authority helps businesses evaluate expansion opportunities, connect with communities, identify sites, and navigate the process confidentially.
We can assist with:
- Site selection support
- Community introductions
- Workforce connections
- Utility coordination
- Incentive guidance
- Expansion strategy discussions
Your Customers Are Already Here, Shouldn’t You Be?
Let’s discuss how Northeastern Nevada can support your next facility, branch location, or service hub.
