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Argentina is home to many natural resources. Mining is a very large role in Argentina's economy and most of the ming is found in the Santa Cruz province. However mining does also take place in the San Juan province. Minerals dug out there include zinc, magnesium, sulfur, copper, gold and uranium. Metal ore is another mineral and was estimated to 3 billion dollars in exports to the United States alone. Argentina also produce many of its petroleum fuels and natural gas for economic gain. Most petroleum fuels and natural gas are found in Cuyo and in the Patagonia region, in southern Argentina.