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What mining resources are found in the Rio Grande region?
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Rio Grande
The Rio Grande basin and its drainage network.
Mining is a leading industry in the Rio Grande region, following agriculture and animal husbandry. The area is rich in a variety of mineral and energy resources, including:
- Petroleum
- Natural gas
- Coal
- Uranium ore
- Silver
- Lead
- Gold
- Potash
- Gypsum1