The US possesses a rich and diverse mineral resource base, encompassing significant deposits of copper, gold, coal, iron ore, and uranium. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the country’s mines generated $106 billion in nonfuel minerals in 2024, reflecting a modest 0.95% year-on-year growth. The slower pace of expansion was largely attributed to lower commodity prices, which prompted some operations to delay production and project schedules.
The US mining governance framework is characterized by a division of roles between federal and state agencies. The Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) serve as the key federal regulatory bodies, guided by landmark legislations such as the Mining Law of 1872 and the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA).
Report Scope
- The report outlines the governing bodies, governing laws, various mineral licenses and fees by state and territory
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Table of Contents
- Executive Summary
- Players
- Technology Briefing
- Directed energy weapons in combat
- Trends
- Technology trends
- Macroeconomic trends
- Regulatory trends
- Hiring trends
- Patent trends
- Industry Analysis
- Market size and growth forecasts
- Use cases
- Timeline
- Value Chain
- Laser weapons systems
- High powered microwave weapons
- High powered sonic weapons
- Particle beam weapons
- Systems integrators
- Leading companies
- Disruptor companies
- Sector Scorecards
- Aerospace, defense & security sector scorecard
- Glossary
- Further Reading
- Our Thematic Research
- Methodology
- Report Authors
- About the Analyst
- Contact the Publisher
- Technology Trends
- Macroeconomic Trends
- Regulatory Trends
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Timeline
- Leading Companies
- Disruptor Companies
- Glossary
- The analyst Reports
- Who are the leading players in the directed energy weapons theme, and where do they sit in the value chain?
- Directed energy weapons - technology flowchart (Graphic from US DoD HPM DEW Effects Panel)
- Directed energy weapons hiring trends by company, 2024-25
- Directed energy weapons hiring trends by occupation, 2024-25
- Directed energy weapons patent publication trends, 2005-2025
- Directed energy weapons - top patent assignees, 2000-2025
- DEW program contract values, 2018-2025 (USD $M)
- Timeline
- The directed energy weapons value chain
- Laser weapons systems (LWS) value chain
- High powered microwave (HPM) weapons value chain
- High powered sonic weapons, particle beam weapons, and systems integrators value chain
- Scorecards
- Methodology

