Mining Engineering, May 1st, 2003
Mining in New Mexico continued its downward trend durng 2001, the latest figures available. While attributes for individual commodities may have risen, when added together, the trend has been down during the last several years.
Despite the decline, New Mexico produces more than 70% of all the potash in the United States. This makes the state the number one potash producer in the nation. The state also ranks first in the nation in the production of perlite and third in copper.
Coal
Most of New Mexico's coal is located in two major areas. San Juan Basin coal, in the northwest, is located prim...
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