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December 2, 2005
OHIO’S MINERAL INDUSTRIES PRODUCED MORE THAN $2 BILLION DOLLARS IN 2004
 COLUMBUS, OH - Ohio’s mineral industries produced and sold commodities valued at more than $2.2 billion dollars, and directly employed approximately 11,000 people in 2004, according to a report recently released by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Geological Survey.
The 2004 Report on Ohio Mineral Industries, available at ohiodnr.com, features an interactive map of mining operations in the state. The report also provides summaries of coal, petroleum, and industrial-mineral activities in Ohio and detailed directories of coal, sand and gravel, limestone and dolomite, clay and shale, sandstone and conglomerate, salt, and gypsum operations.
“The positive impact the mineral industries have on Ohio’s economy is magnified significantly when value-added products such as electric power, refined petroleum products, cement, building bricks, lime, and industrial sand are considered,” said State Geologist Thomas Berg.
The updated interactive map that accompanies the report provides an improved method for quickly researching coal and industrial-mineral activities in Ohio. Standard map-navigation tools are included, which allow users to graphically access basic information about individual mines or groups of mines. Information available from the interactive map includes company name and phone number, permit number, commodities produced, and tonnage produced or sold during the calendar year.
The digital Ohio mineral industries map is updated annually by the Division of Geological Survey and is an important part of the division’s integrated geographic information system.
A limited number of reports are available on compact disc and can be ordered by calling 614-265-6576 or writing the Division of Geological Survey, 2045 Morse Road, Building C, Columbus, OH 43229. The cost is $10 plus $2.50 handling and the appropriate tax.
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