Arizona Mining Industry Links (including “Industrial Minerals” and “Crushed and Building Stone” sections)
“Meeting the challenge of balancing America ’s needs for both nonrenewable resources and a clean, healthy environment requires accurate and unbiased scientific data. The ongoing work of U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) scientists provides information crucial to the creation of sound public policies that will ensure future supplies of mineral resources while protecting the health of our Nation’s citizens. Three archives, in Anchorage, Alaska, Spokane, Washington, and Tucson, Arizona, are maintained by the USGS to help policymakers, industry leaders, government officials, elected representatives, and the general public make informed decisions on mineral issues based on accurate, up-to-date, and impartial mineral-resource information….”
Paleogeography and Geologic History, presented on the Northern Arizona University web site.
“Rainbow of Rocks: Mysteries of Sandstone Colors and concretions in Colorado Plateau Canyon Country,” by Marjorie A. Chan and William T. Parry, Public Information Series 77, Utah Geological Survey.
“Mineral collection goes on display at UA,” by Alan Fischer on Jan. 28, 2008,
“The Navajo Nation extends into the states of Utah, Arizona and New Mexico, covering over 27,000 square miles of unparalleled beauty. The Navajo Reservation is home to more than a dozen national monuments, tribal parks and historical sites, and is peppered with a dozen lakes and ponds – Lake Powell alone has 186 miles of Navajoland shoreline.
“Here, you can step back in time and see how the ancient ones – the Anasazi people – lived thousands of years ago. The Navajo Nation has an array of ancient ruins, including the world renowned Navajo National Monument and the tranquil Chaco Culture National Historical Park. From the towering formations of Monument Valley to the majestic red sandstone walls and lush green valley floor of Canyon de Chelly, this is a land of great contrasts. We invite you to Discover Navajo.”
1961 – Stone in Arizona an Economic Study for Arizona Develoment Board, by Roland C. Townsend, 1961.
1971 – The Mineral Industry of Arizona in 1971, Bulletin No. 188, by L. Moore.
Arizona Mining Update – 1997 (Arizona Geological Survey Document Repository Publication)
Arizona Mining Update – 1998 (Arizona Geological Survey Document Repository Publication)
Arizona Mining Update – 1999 (Arizona Geological Survey Document Repository Publication)
Arizona Mining Update – 2000 - 2001 (Arizona Geological Survey Document Repository Publication)
Arizona Mining Update 2002 – 2003 (Arizona Geological Survey Document Repository Publication)
Arizona Mining Update – 2003 (Arizona Geological Survey Document Repository Publication)
Arizona Mining Update – 2004 (Arizona Geological Survey Document Repository Publication)
Arizona Mining Update – 2005 (Arizona Geological Survey Document Repository Publication)
Arizona Mining Update – 2006 (Arizona Geological Survey Document Repository Publication)
Arizona Mining Update – 2007 (Arizona Geological Survey Document Repository Publication)
“To be the primary advocate of the Arizona mining industry through promoting sound public policy at all levels of government, educating the public about the benefits of mining and supporting the sustainability of a safe and responsible mining industry.”
Mineral Resources and Mining – Arizona Resources / Mining in Arizona, Arizona Geological Survey
Directory of Active Mines in Arizona 2007, by N. Niemuth, D. Bain, and F. Kimbler, Arizona Department of Mines and Mineral Resources, Document Repository.
Geology and Mineral Resources of Arizona, Arizona Bureau of Mines, U. S. Geological Survey.
Following is a partial list of the Contents of Stone In Arizona: (III) General: History, Present uses, Industry economic status, Exploration, and Production and values; (IV) Resources: (A) Sandstone: Geology and area extent, Coconino sandstone, Structure, Composition and physical character, Production, Shipping, Costs, Specifications, products, trends in use, Problems, Moenkopi formation, DeChelly sandstone; (B) Marble: Geology and areal extent, Composition and physical character, Production, products, shipping, and costs, Specifications and trends, Problems; (C) Tuff: Terminology and general geology, Character of representative deposits, Production, and Problems; (D) Granite; (E) Slate; (F) Limestone; (G) Schist; (H) Miscellaneous stone: Rhyolite and porphyry, Basalt and scoria, Travertine, tufa, and onyx marble, Quartzite and quartz, Jasper, Copper stained rock, Magnesite, Serpentine; (V) Available Stone - Land Status and Acquisition of Mining Rights; (VI) Transportation & Freight Rates: Railroads and Trucking; (VII) Labor Market; (VIII) Depletion Allowance, Taxes, and Insurance; (IX) Potential; (X) Glossary; (XI) Annotated Bibliography; (XII) Agencies Concerned with Stone Industry; Map - Showing quarry sites and major transportation routes.)
Lime Rocks, Bulletin No. 46, Economic Series No. 13, by F. L. Culin, Jr.
The Mineral Industries of Arizona: A Brief History of the Development of Arizona’s Mineral Resources, Bulletin No. 169, T. G. Chapman.
State & Company | # of Quarries | Kind of Stone | County | Headquarters Location |
Western State Stone Co., Inc. | 13 | sandstone | Yavapai | Santa Clara, CA |
NOTE: Click “List of Available Publications” for the publications that are available on the Arizona Department of Mines and Mineral Resources publications list.
Arizona Mining Update – 1998 (Arizona Geological Survey Document Repository Publication)
Arizona Mining Update – 1999 (Arizona Geological Survey Document Repository Publication)
Arizona Mining Update 2002 – 2003 (Arizona Geological Survey Document Repository Publication)
Arizona Mining Update – 2003 (Arizona Geological Survey Document Repository Publication)
Arizona Mining Update – 2004 (Arizona Geological Survey Document Repository Publication)
Arizona Mining Update – 2005 (Arizona Geological Survey Document Repository Publication)
Arizona Mining Update – 2006 (Arizona Geological Survey Document Repository Publication)
Arizona Mining Update – 2007 (Arizona Geological Survey Document Repository Publication)
Directory of Active Mines in Arizona 2007, by N. Niemuth, D. Bain, and F. Kimbler, Arizona Department of Mines and Mineral Resources, Document Repository.
“Finding of Mosaics Points to Ancient Civilization in Southwest” (in Casa Grande National Monument, Arizona – from “Stone,” July 1925, pp. 419 |
Geology and Mineral Resources of Arizona, Arizona Bureau of Mines, U. S. Geological Survey.
Lime Rocks, Bulletin No. 46, Economic Series No. 13, by F. L. Culin, Jr.
The Mineral Industries of Arizona: A Brief History of the Development of Arizona’s Mineral Resources, Bulletin No. 169, T. G. Chapman.
The Mineral Industry of Arizona in 1971, Bulletin No. 188, by L. Moore.
The Scope of the Work of the Arizona State Bureau of Mines, Bulletin No. 2, Economic Series No. 2, by C. F. Willis.
Second Report of the Mineral Industries of Arizona, Bulletin No. 129, Biennial Review Series No. 2, by J. B. Tenney, July 1, 1930.
Following is a partial list of the Contents of Stone In Arizona: (III) General: History, Present uses, Industry economic status, Exploration, and Production and values; (IV) Resources: (A) Sandstone: Geology and area extent, Coconino sandstone, Structure, Composition and physical character, Production, Shipping, Costs, Specifications, products, trends in use, Problems, Moenkopi formation, DeChelly sandstone; (B) Marble: Geology and areal extent, Composition and physical character, Production, products, shipping, and costs, Specifications and trends, Problems; (C) Tuff: Terminology and general geology, Character of representative deposits, Production, and Problems; (D) Granite; (E) Slate; (F) Limestone; (G) Schist; (H) Miscellaneous stone: Rhyolite and porphyry, Basalt and scoria, Travertine, tufa, and onyx marble, Quartzite and quartz, Jasper, Copper stained rock, Magnesite, Serpentine; (V) Available Stone - Land Status and Acquisition of Mining Rights; (VI) Transportation & Freight Rates: Railroads and Trucking; (VII) Labor Market; (VIII) Depletion Allowance, Taxes, and Insurance; (IX) Potential; (X) Glossary; (XI) Annotated Bibliography; (XII) Agencies Concerned with Stone Industry; Map - Showing quarry sites and major transportation routes.)
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