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Crushed Stone, Sand and Gravel Production

Mapped: Crushed Stone, Sand, and Gravel Production

Crushed stone, sand, gravel, and other construction aggregates account for half of the industrial minerals produced in the United States. These materials represent a $29 billion per year business in the country. The map above from our sponsor Burgex uses data from Mineralocity to show where aggregates are produced in America. What Are Aggregate Minerals? Aggregates are a variety of materials produced in pits or quarries, including sands, gravel, and crushed stone. They are[…]

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Visualizing One Year of Sand, Gravel, and Stone Consumption in the U.S.

Visualizing One Year of Sand, Gravel, and Stone Consumption in the U.S.

Aggregate minerals, which include raw materials such as sand, gravel, and stone, are the building blocks of our cities and an integral part of the U.S. economy. From being used to make the concrete that shapes our buildings to being the foundation of our roads, aggregates are necessary to maintain our quality of life. But just how much do we rely on these raw materials each year? To explore the[…]

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