US mining jobs still buoyant as non-farm payroll figure comes in below expectations

Pacific Empire Minerals Corp. (CVE:PEMC) – In October this year, mining jobs trended upwards, with more than 5,000 positions created

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Continued exploration and development of projects in key U.S. states amid rising metal prices portray a favorable outlook for mining jobs in the U.S. After creating more than 5,000 mining jobs in October, the sector extended gains into November, as per a recent report by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Nevada and Arizona feature among the top states that have witnessed increased mining activity from a number of mining companies including Mawson Resources, Nevada Exploration Inc., Excelsior Mining Nevada Zinc, amongst others.