The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) – in its just-released Mineral Commodity Summaries 2022 report – estimates that 2021 total aggregates production will come in at approximately 2.5 billion metric tons per year (Gt), more than a 3% increase over 2020; with an additional 204 million metric tons (Mt) coming from the cement, gypsum, lime and industrial sand sectors.
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Read MoreU.S. Mines Increased Minerals Production in 2021
U.S. mines produced approximately $90.4 billion in mineral commodities in 2021 – a $9.7 billion increase over the 2020 revised total of $80.7 billion – the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) announced.
Read MoreMoratorium on Ontario Gravel Quarries?
Feb. 2, 2022 – A new coalition is calling for a moratorium on all new gravel quarries in Ontario. Organizers of the Reform Gravel Mining Coalition say the industry has enough sites to meet demand, and further expansion of quarries damages ecosystems and threatens endangered species. Graham Flint, co-chair of the group, said the coalition formed after decades of “chronic” quarry…
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