Nevada Mining is Under Attack.
Will You Stand Up?
Do you believe a 385% tax increase is reasonable? Well, that is what was proposed by Nevada legislators in Carson City during the two special sessions this summer. It goes without saying that if these resolutions were to pass, it would have catastrophic impacts on the industry, the employees and families that rely on the industry, and the communities miners and their families call home.
Join the Nevada Mining Association in debunking the myth that Nevada mining is made up of faceless corporations. Let’s remind lawmakers that we are 37,000 hardworking Nevada’s that are an important part of the economy in all 17 Nevada counties. It’s time to stand up for Nevada mining.
How Can I Help?
1) JOIN OUR TEAM
Sign up for the NVMA’s grassroots team to stand up and speak out for Nevada’s mining community.
2) Get Social
Follow the NVMA on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Also join the NVMA’s Facebook group, “Stand Up For Nevada Mining.”
3) Get Political
Contact your state representatives to let them know we all want to see Nevada thrive, but not solely at the expense of Nevada miners.
What’s at Stake?
The Bills:
AJR 1 & SJR 1:
Fundamentally changes the way Nevada mining is taxed.
Removes the net proceeds tax structure and replaces it with a 7.75% gross tax. That is a 385% tax increase on the mining industry, putting mines and jobs at risk.
Counties will not be guaranteed any portion of mining tax revenue. Rural counties rely on these funds for education, health, and the safety of their communities.
AJR 2:
Keeps the current net proceeds structure, but raises the net proceeds from its current 5% to 12%. This is a 130% tax increase on the mining industry.
The Facts:
Nevada Mining pays every tax every other industry pays in addition to an industry specific tax.
The mining industry is one of only two Nevada industries that pays over $20,000 per employee in taxes. The State average is $6,217
37,000 people are employed by the Nevada mining supply chain, representing all 17 Nevada counties.
Mining is Nevada’s 12th largest industry and represents 1% of the state’s total employment.
Nevada mining contributed $11.2 billion dollars to Nevada’s economy in 2019.
Meet Your Next Door Miner!
Nevada mining isn’t a faceless corporation, it’s made up of 37,000 hardworking people representing all 17 Nevada counties. Miners are your friends, family members, and neighbors. Don’t be a stranger. Get to know the miner next door!