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Map to Our Offices: Fountain Square, Building H-3
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
For general information email your questions here.
Mineral Resource Management 2045 Morse Rd. Building H-3 Columbus, OH 43229-6693 (614) 265-6633 Fax H2 (614) 265-7999 Fax H3 (614) 265-7998
The division regulates all surface mining and in-stream mining of industrial minerals.
Industrial minerals refers to geological deposits that can be mined for profitable commercial and industrial uses, as opposed to minerals used as gems, or as fuel (oil, gas, and coal).
Ohio has a long history of industrial mineral production, dating back to before settlement by American and European migrants.
Sand, gravel, limestone and other rock products are used in the construction industry. Salt keeps wintry roads free of ice and many other minerals are essential to our national prosperity.
Ohio's Industrial Minerals:
• Limestone and Dolomite • Sand and Gravel • Sandstone and Conglomerate • Clay and Shale • Salt • Gypsum - Since 2005, no longer produced in Ohio
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
View the latest Report on Ohio Mineral Industries from the Division of Geological Survey and an Interactive Map of Ohio Mineral Industries.
Citizen's Guide to Mining and Reclamation in Ohio (pdf)
Blasting in Ohio's Quarries and Surface Mines (pdf)
Continuing Education Opportunities for Certified Blasters (pdf)