Part of the 2000 annual review of the industrial minerals sector. A general overview of the common clay and shale industry is provided. In 2000, U.S. production increased by 5 percent, while sales or use declined to 23.6 Mt. Despite the slowdown in the economy, no major changes are expected for the market.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Title | Common clay and shale |
| Authors | R.L. Virta |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Mining Engineering |
| Index ID | 70045437 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | National Minerals Information Center |