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Molybdenum & Metal Ore Mining in Washington

Author.Name IBISWorld United States Last Updated: April 2025 NAICS WA21229

Molybdenum & Metal Ore Mining in Washington industry analysis

The Molybdenum & Metal Ore Mining industry in Washington is expected to grow an annualized x.x% to $x.x million over the five years to 2025, while the national industry will likely grow at x.x% during the same period. Industry establishments stagnated an annualized x% to x locations. Industry employment has decreased an annualized -x.x% to xx workers, while industry wages have increased an annualized x.x% to $x.x million.

Over the five years to 2030, the industry is expected to grow an annualized x.x% to $x.x million, while the national industry is expected to grow x.x%. Industry establishments are forecast to stagnate x% to x locations. Industry employment is expected to increase an annualized x% to xx workers, while industry wages are forecast to increase x% to $x.x million.

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About the Molybdenum & Metal Ore Mining in Washington Market Research Report

What’s Included in the Molybdenum & Metal Ore Mining in Washington Market Research Report

Definition of the Molybdenum & Metal Ore Mining in Washington?

Companies in this industry mine molybdenum, platinum, palladium, beryllium, uranium and a range of other nonferrous metal-bearing ores, excluding gold, silver, copper, nickel, lead and zinc ores.

What’s included in the Molybdenum & Metal Ore Mining in Washington?

The Molybdenum & Metal Ore Mining in Washington includes uranium, radium and vanadium ore mining and beneficiating, platinum mining and beneficiating, palladium mining and beneficiating, beryllium ore mining and beneficiating, molybdenum ore mining and beneficiating and other metal ore mining and beneficiating (excluding iron ore, gold and silver and major base metals). Related terms covered in the Molybdenum & Metal Ore Mining in Washington industry report includes a type of surface excavation in the form of an inverted cone; the shape of the mine opening varies with the shape of the mineral deposit, a business process whereby engaging in one activity necessarily eats into another activity or practice. cannibalization can take place within a company, between businesses, or across industries, a very fine, powder-like product containing the valuable ore mineral from which most of the waste mineral has been eliminated, a process that involves dissolving uranium in the ground. the uranium solution is then pumped out for processing, also known as uranium oxide, it is used to produce fuel for nuclear electric power generation and a process by which mos2 concentrate is converted into roasted molybdenite (moo3) concentrate, which typically contains a minimum of 57.0% molybdenum, and less than 0.1% sulfur.

Industry Performance of the Molybdenum & Metal Ore Mining industry in Washington

Benchmark the Molybdenum & Metal Ore Mining in Washington industry performance with all WA county and national performance.

Molybdenum & Metal Ore Mining in Washington

#15 in Highest Revenue 2.8% of state's GDP
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Molybdenum & Metal Ore Mining in the US


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Key Drivers of the Molybdenum & Metal Ore Mining industry in Washington

See how key industry drivers, such as population, new business formation, per capita disposable income, world price of platinum, world price of molybdenum and trade-weighted index are impacting Molybdenum & Metal Ore Mining in Washington

Washington Economic Indicators

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US Key External Drivers

World price of platinum
World price of molybdenum
Trade-weighted index

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County Data of the Molybdenum & Metal Ore Mining industry in Washington

Access proprietary data on county in the Molybdenum & Metal Ore Mining in Washington, such as Pierce County, Spokane County and Stevens County. Data includes figures on revenue, establishments, employees and wages by counties.

Key Statistics of the Molybdenum & Metal Ore Mining industry in Washington

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What is the market size of the Molybdenum & Metal Ore Mining industry in Washington in 2025?

The market size of the Molybdenum & Metal Ore Mining industry in Washington is $45.0m in 2025.

How many businesses are there in the Molybdenum & Metal Ore Mining industry in Washington in 2025?

There are 2 businesses in the Molybdenum & Metal Ore Mining industry in Washington, which has been declining at an average annual rate of 0.0% from 2020 to 2025.

Has the Molybdenum & Metal Ore Mining industry in Washington grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Molybdenum & Metal Ore Mining industry in Washington has been growing at an average annual rate of 6.5% from 2020 to 2025.

How many employees in the Molybdenum & Metal Ore Mining industry in Washington in 2025?

There are 39 employees in the Molybdenum & Metal Ore Mining industry in Washington, which has been declining at an average annual rate of -1.9% from 2020 to 2025.