Thank a Miner for the Raw Materials Behind Everyday Products (The Doe Run Resources Corporation) ...

(Source: The Doe Run Resources Corporation) ST. LOUIS (November 30, 2015) - December 6 is National Miners Day, a day designated by Congress to honor American mine workers. Mineral mining, which includes copper, zinc and lead, supports 1.3 million U.S. jobs by directly employing 433,000 people, and indirectly employing 872,000, according to the National Mining Association. 'Here in Missouri, our geography is rich in natural resources. Many southeast Missouri towns began as small mining communities hundreds of years ago, and these early miners unearthed minerals that contributed to Missouri's economy, and that helped our country grow,' said Steve Batts, vice president - Southeast Missouri...