Mining Industry

With jobs in the leisure and hospitality sector returning in high numbers in Wyoming, jobs in mining and construction still haven't returned to pre-pandemic numbers.

Jim Robinson says the new report confirms a recent trend of slow but steady recovery for the Wyoming economy.

The report shows Wyoming has logged ten straight months of year-over-year job growth.

State income has now increased for two consecutive quarters after steady declines in 2016.

Low oil and natural gas prices continue to take their toll on the Cowboy State. According to a recent report released by the Wyoming Economic Analysis Division, the mining industry suffered an annual employment drop of 2,620 jobs, or nearly 10% in the second quarter of 2015...