- Ely Mining District (White Pine County): This historic district is home to the Robinson copper mine, one of the largest underground copper mines in the United States.
- Yerington Mining District (Lyon County): The Yerington district hosts several open-pit copper mines, including the Copper Canyon mine and the Pumpkin Hollow mine.
- Battle Mountain-Eureka Mining District (Lander County): This district is known for its copper, gold, and silver deposits. The Battle Mountain mine is one of the largest open-pit copper mines in Nevada.
- Mina District (Mineral County): The Mina district is home to several historical copper mines, including the Mina mine and the Luning mine.
- Moapa Valley Mining District (Clark County): This district contains the historic Copper Mountain mine, which was once one of the largest copper producers in the United States.