Thanks to Trump, we’re protecting Montana’s mines
Montana’s mining industry is critically important to not only our state but the country. Hard rock mining for critical minerals like copper, platinum, palladium, and silver provides more than 18,000 good-paying jobs for Montanans, adds nearly $430 million to the state’s economy and provides an essential tax base for our local communities.
In addition, Montana’s coal mines employ nearly 1,000 with a combined payroll of $100 million and provide $200 million in state and local taxes and royalties to Montana’s communities.
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