Chihuahua Mining Cluster
Chihuahua Mining Cluster
Annual growth of 44% in mining.
16,000 registered mining jobs.
3rd place nationally in exports.
Chihuahua Mining Foundation
Chihuahua is a pillar of the national mining industry, driving the market with its solid infrastructure and ability to attract investment.
Mining accounts for 19% of the state’s PBT, underscoring the municipality’s vitality and potential for expansion in this sector.
Source: PICsp, with data from INEGI 2020 Economic Census.
Cultivating Mining Experts
Chihuahua educates and trains future mining leaders with a focus on innovation and sustainability, thanks to its varied educational offerings.
3 Institutions with 7 high school programs
770 graduates of related technical careers
5 higher education institutions with 22 careers.
578 bachelor’s degree graduates
Source: PICsp, with data from SEECH 2020.
Chihuahua’s mining sector, in addition to being a key employer, has established itself as a strategic player in foreign trade, representing 1% of the state’s total exports and maintaining an annual growth rate of 13% in exports.
Source: PICsp, with data from INEGI 2019.