Minerals in the economy of Utah

Book · Mon Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1979

OSTI ID:5141437

McKinney, W A; Stowe, C H

In 1978, Utah ranked 12th in the United States in total value of nonfuel-mineral production. The leading metal and nonmetal commodities, in order, are copper, gold, uranium, molybdenum, portland cement, and potassium salts. The largest single copper-mining operation in the US, also producing gold, silver, molybdenum, and selenium as byproducts, is located in Utah. Copper accounted for about 46% of the total nonfuel-mineral production value in 1978. The value of mineral production excluding mineral fuels in Utah for 1978 was about $595 million, an increase of 10% over that reported in 1977. The Utah Geological Mineral Survey provided estimates of 1977 coal production and value, and the 1978 production and value of all the mineral fuels. Based on these estimates, the total value of nonfuel and fuel mineral production in Utah for 1978 was about $1.22 billion. Twelve metal commodities and 15 nonmetals or industrial minerals were produced. Metals, principally copper, accounted for 38% and nonmetals accounted for 11% of the total value of mineral production in the State. Mineral fuels accounted for 51% of Utah's production value. Total production value of metals was $465 million, a 10% increase over 1977. Six commodities in this group had greater production values in 1978. Commodities registering substantial gains were molybdenum, gold, and vanadium. Cement, potassium salts, sand and gravel, and salt were the leading commodities in value among the nonmetals group. The total nonmetals value increased 11% above 1977 to slightly over $130 million. Ten commodities increased in value and sodium sulfate, gypsum, magnesium compounds, and lime declined.

• OSTI ID: 5141437
• Report Number(s): NP-25076
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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