Orris, and 7 co-authors reported in 1993 on the population growth and development of the U.S.- Mexico border region. Recent proposed changes in regulations related to mining in the United States and changes in mining and investment regulations in Mexico have led to increased mineral exploration and development in Mexico, especially in the border region. As a preliminary step in the study of the mineral industry of this area, the Center for Inter-American Mineral Resource Investigations (CIMRI) of the U.S. Geological Survey has compiled mine and occurrence data for nonfuel minerals in the border region.
Analysis of this information indicates that a wide variety of metallic and industrial mineral commodities are present which can be used in agriculture, infrastructure, environmental improvement, and other industries. Therefore, mining will continue to play a significant role in the economy of this region.
The authors concluded that in the future, with increased exploration and financial investment, the border region is likely to experience significant growth. As this growth occurs, the demand for minerals for industry, infrastructure, housing, agriculture, environmental cleanup, and other uses will also increase. The ability of the border region to supply many basic minerals to industries within its boundaries and outside of its boundaries contributes to the prospect of a bright economic future, assuming Mexico learns to handle the currently out-of-control mafia (family) gangs focusing on supplying drugs of all manner to the U.S.
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