The US Geological Survey estimate of the value of mineral production in Arkansas in 2001 was $491 million, an increase of about 1% from the final figure reported by the state's more than 200 mineral producers for 2000.
According to preliminary figures, 33 million metric tons of crushed stone were produced in 2001 (valued at $165 million), as well as 10.7 million metric tons of construction sand and gravel with a value of $53.8 million.
Arkansas continues to be the leading bromine-producing state, accounting for most US production. After bromine, crushed stone was Arkansas's leading nonfuel mineral, with 33% of the state's nonfuel mineral value. In 3rd place is cement (both portland and masonry). Arkansas also ranked 6th in gemstones in 2001, with a value of $675,000.