Trona mining

Mining industry · Green River, Wyoming

Illustration of Trona mining

Overview

The Green River area sits on the world's largest deposit of trona, a mineral used to make soda ash for glass and other products.

History

Trona was discovered here in the 1930s, and large-scale mining began in the 1940s.

Today

The trona mines are the area's largest employers, with mine and plant security needs.

Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.