The estimated total value of US raw nonfuel mineral mine production in 2003 was around $370BN, with industrial minerals accounting for 78% of that total. The construction industry led the demand and accounted for most of the consumption of clay, cement, glass, sand and gravel.
Origin
Unknown
Journal Title
Am Ceram Soc Bull 83 8 2004 26-31
Sector
General
Class
G 2863