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Nov
29
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11/29/2011 1:00 AM
Ohio’s mineral industries produced more than $2.7 billion for the state’s economy in 2010, according to a report issued by the ODNR Division of Geological Survey.
Mineral industries critical to Ohio's economy
COLUMBUS, OH – Ohio’s mineral industries produced more than $2.7 billion for the state’s economy in 2010, according to a report issued by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Geological Survey. The number represents a 4-percent increase from 2009 and is primarily attributed to the increase in the unit value of oil.
The 2010 Report on Ohio Mineral Industries: An annual Summary of the State’s Economic Geology, also reflected modest production increases in the coal- and limestone-mining industries, with corresponding increases in total value.
More than 10,000 people were directly employed in 2010 by mineral industries in the production of coal, oil and gas, salt, sand and gravel, limestone and dolomite, clay and shale, and sandstone and conglomerate. These businesses significantly contribute to each county’s annual economic output. Value-added products from these businesses include electric power generated by Ohio coal, refined petroleum, cement, building brick and stone, ceramics, lime, Portland-cement concrete, and asphalt, the report noted. Local industries that use and distribute these commodities such as the transportation, equipment manufacturing, construction, glass, and steel production also benefit.
The report features detailed geologic information about coal and industrial minerals, and an introduction that discusses the impact of mineral industries on the state’s economy. Basic information about individual and groups of mines is included in the report along with coal and industrial mineral activities.
The 2010 report and its updated digital map, both available for free online, provide a method for quickly researching coal and industrial mineral activities in Ohio, as well as basic information about individual mines or groups of mines. Mining information available from the interactive map includes permit numbers, geologic commodities produced, and tonnage produced or sold during the calendar year. The interactive map is an important part of the Division of Geological Survey’s integrated geographic information system (GIS), which contains maps and datasets that describe and locate areas of geologic interest to Ohioans, such as oil and natural gas wells, earthquake epicenters, abandoned underground mines, and karst areas.
The electronic version of the 2010 report and interactive map are available through the division’s web site at www.OhioGeology.com. The report also will be available on a limited number of CD-ROMs for $10 (plus sales tax and $2.50 in shipping) and can be ordered by calling (614) 265-6576 or email geo.survey@dnr.state.oh.us.
The ODNR ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR Web site at www.ohiodnr.com.
For more information, contact:
Geologic Records Center, ODNR Geological Survey
614. 265. 6576
Jason Fallon, ODNR Office of Communications
614. 265. 6842
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