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Idaho mining

September 2016 (approx.)

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Mineral materials like sand, gravel, dirt, and rock, which are essential for everyday construction uses, are some of the many types of minerals considered non-energy minerals.

Mineral materials are vital to local economies, used in every day building, and other construction uses.

Photo by BLM Idaho

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