03-23-2010, 11:17 AM
COLUMBUS, OH - The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Geological Survey has released the 2008 Report on Ohio Mineral Industries: An Annual Summary of the State's Economic Geology.
The report reveals that Ohio's mineral industries produced geologic commodities valued at more than $3.29 billion last year, a 29 percent increase from 2007. This dramatic increase was due to the substantial increase in the unit values of oil and gas, coal and salt, rather than an overall increase in production. The total tons produced by industrial minerals was 11.6 percent less in 2008 than in 2007, offsetting the 16.8 percent increase in 2008 coal production from 2007.
Updated annually, the report, which includes an interactive digital map, provides a method for quickly researching coal and industrial mineral activities in Ohio. It also offers basic information about individual mines or groups of mines. The electronic version of the 2008 report and map are available through the "Interactive Maps" page of the ODNR Division of Geological Survey's Web site at www.ohiodnr.com/geosurvey.
Interactive map users can find individual mine information by clicking on the "Identify" tool and then clicking on a specific mine. Mining information available from the interactive map includes permit numbers, geologic commodities produced, and tonnage produced or sold during the calendar year.
The interactive map is an important part of the ODNR Division of Geological Survey's integrated geographic information system (GIS), which includes maps and datasets that describe and locate areas of geologic interest to Ohioans, such as oil and natural-gas wells, earthquake epicenters, abandoned underground mines and karst areas.
The report will also be available on a limited number of CD-ROMs ($10 plus sales tax and $2.50 in shipping) and can be pre-ordered from the ODNR Geologic Records Center by calling (614) 265-6576 or e-mailing geo.survey@dnr.state.oh.us.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR Web site at www.ohiodnr.com.
The report reveals that Ohio's mineral industries produced geologic commodities valued at more than $3.29 billion last year, a 29 percent increase from 2007. This dramatic increase was due to the substantial increase in the unit values of oil and gas, coal and salt, rather than an overall increase in production. The total tons produced by industrial minerals was 11.6 percent less in 2008 than in 2007, offsetting the 16.8 percent increase in 2008 coal production from 2007.
Updated annually, the report, which includes an interactive digital map, provides a method for quickly researching coal and industrial mineral activities in Ohio. It also offers basic information about individual mines or groups of mines. The electronic version of the 2008 report and map are available through the "Interactive Maps" page of the ODNR Division of Geological Survey's Web site at www.ohiodnr.com/geosurvey.
Interactive map users can find individual mine information by clicking on the "Identify" tool and then clicking on a specific mine. Mining information available from the interactive map includes permit numbers, geologic commodities produced, and tonnage produced or sold during the calendar year.
The interactive map is an important part of the ODNR Division of Geological Survey's integrated geographic information system (GIS), which includes maps and datasets that describe and locate areas of geologic interest to Ohioans, such as oil and natural-gas wells, earthquake epicenters, abandoned underground mines and karst areas.
The report will also be available on a limited number of CD-ROMs ($10 plus sales tax and $2.50 in shipping) and can be pre-ordered from the ODNR Geologic Records Center by calling (614) 265-6576 or e-mailing geo.survey@dnr.state.oh.us.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR Web site at www.ohiodnr.com.