The Mineral Industry of Oregon
Statistics and information on the nonfuel mineral commodities produced in Oregon
Minerals Yearbook Vol. II - Domestic
2018-2019 data for Oregon are summarized in the table on this web page. The 2015 chapter data tables (XLS) and 2014 chapter containing text and data tables in PDF and XLS formats are available, with other years, through the links below.
Sources of information
Oregon is the only producer of emery in the U.S. and a major producer of common clay, diatomite, and perlite. It produces bentonite, construction sand and gravel, crushed stone, gemstones, and zeolites. Some culinary salt is produced from sea water.