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State summaries: Illinois

January 1, 2006

According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), Illinois ranked third in the amount of crushed stone produced from underground mining operations. In 2004, Illinois produced more than 76.5 Mt of crushed stone and 38.7 Mt of sand-and-gravel. Preliminary data for 2005 showed an increase in the production of crushed stone and a slight decrease in the production of sand-and-gravel. The state remained 16th in total value of nonfuel mineral production. In decreasing order of value, the minerals produced included crushed stone, cement, construction sand and gravel, lime, clay, peat, tripoli, industrial sand, crushed sandstone and gemstone.

Publication Year 2006
Title State summaries: Illinois
Authors Z. Lasemi, Donald G. Mikulic
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Mining Engineering
Index ID 70030273
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
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