Phosphate mining in the United States Wikipedia
In 2015, million metric tons of marketable phosphate rock, or phosphorite, was mined in the United States, making the US the world's thirdlargest producer, after China and phosphate mining industry employed 2,200 people. The value of phosphate rock mined was US billion.. As of 2015, there are 10 active phosphate mines in four states: Florida, North Carolina, Idaho, and Utah.