State summaries: California
January 1, 2006
According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), California ranked second behind Arizona among the states in nonfuel mineral production during 2005. It accounted for 7% of the US's total. The market value of mineral production for California amounted to $3.7 billion. During the year, California produced 30 varieties of industrial minerals. The nonfuel minerals came from 820 active mines.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Title | State summaries: California |
| Authors | S. G. Kohl |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Mining Engineering |
| Index ID | 70031111 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |