State summaries: Idaho
January 1, 2006
According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), Idaho's preliminary nonfuel mineral production value jumped to $893 million in 2005. Principal minerals by value included molybdenum concentrates, phosphate rock, sand and gravel, silver and portland cement. The state ranked second in phosphate and garnet production, third in silver and pumice, fourth in molybdenum concentrate production, and 21st overall. Majority of mining increases for the year were spurred by demand for metals by China's growing economy.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Title | State summaries: Idaho |
| Authors | V.S. Gillerman, M.J. Weaver, E. H. Bennett |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Mining Engineering |
| Index ID | 70030562 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |