Wisconsin

Mining

In 2001 the estimated value of nonfuel mineral commodities produced in Wisconsin decreased marginally from the previous year to $368 million. According to preliminary figures, construction sand and gravel (37.3 million metric tons, valued at $143 million) was the leading mineral commodity produced in Wisconsin, followed by crushed stone (34 million metric tons, also valued at $143 million). Each accounted for almost 39% of the state's total nonfuel mineral value, followed by lime (610,000 metric tons, $37.1 million), which accounted for about 10%. In 2001 Wisconsin was 3rd nationally in dimension stone, 4th in industrial sand and gravel, and 8th in construction sand and gravel.