|
2006
Mines Directory
| METAL MINES |
| OWNER AND/OR
OPERATOR |
MINE (MINFILE
Number) |
COMMODITY |
NVI MINING
LTD (BREAKWATER RESOURCES LTD.)
95 Wellington Street West
Suite 950
Toronto, ON M5J 2N7
Tel: 416-363-4798
Internet:
www.breakwater.ca |
MYRA FALLS OPERATIONS ((092F 330,
071,
072, 073)
PO Box 8000, Stn A, c/o Spit Road
Campbell River, BC V9W 5E2
Tel: 250-287-9271
Fax: 250-287-7123 |
Copper, Zinc, Lead, Gold, Silver |
BARRICK GOLD CORPORATION
BCE Place
Canada Trust Tower
161 Bay Street, Suite 3700
P.O. Box 212
Toronto, Canada M5J 2S1
Tel: 416-861-9911
Fax: 416-861-2492
Internet: www.barrick.com |
ESKAY CREEK MINE
(104B 008)
PO Box 3908
Smithers, BC V0J 2N0
Tel: 250-847-4002
Fax: 250-847-3223 |
Gold, Silver |
CUSAC GOLD MINES LTD
1600 - 409 Granville Street
Vancouver BC, V6C 1T2
Tel: 604-682-2421
Fax: 604-682-7576
Internet:
www.cusac.com |
TABLE MOUNTAIN (104P
070) |
Gold |
IMPERIAL METALS CORPORATION
200 - 580 Hornby Street
Vancouver, BC V6C 3B6
Tel: 604-669-8959
Fax: 604-687-4030
Internet: www.imperialmetals.com |
HUCKLEBERRY MINE (093E
037)
PO Box 3000
Houston, BC V0J 1Z0
Tel: 250-517-4700
Fax: 250-517-4701 |
Copper, Molybdenum |
NOBLE
METAL GROUP INCORPORATED
1520-1100 Melville
Street
Vancouver, BC
V6E 4A6
Tel: 604-683-9338
Fax:
604-683-9293 |
KEITHLEY CREEK
(093A 004) |
Gold |
NORTHGATE EXPLORATION LTD.
815 Hornby Street, Suite 404
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2E6
Tel: 604-681-4004
Fax: 604-681-4003
Internet:
www.northgateexploration.ca |
KEMESS MINE (094E
094, 021)
PO Box 3519
Smithers, BC V0J 2N0
Tel: 250-881-8400
Fax: 250-881-8418
Internet:
www.northgateexploration.ca/frame_kemess_mine.html |
Copper, Gold |
TASEKO
MINES LTD/ LEDCOR MINING LTD.
1020 - 800 West Pender Street
Vancouver, BC V6C 2V6
Tel: 604-684-6365 or 1-800-667-2114
Fax: 604-684-8092
Internet:
www.tasekomines.com |
GIBRALTAR MINE (093B
012)
PO Box 130
McLeese Lake, BC
V0L 1P0
Tel: 250-297-6211
Fax: 250-297-6546 |
Copper, Molybdenum, Silver, Gold |
TECK COMINCO
LIMITED
600 - 200 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC V6C 3L9
Tel: 604-687-1117
Fax: 604-687-6100
Internet: www.teckcominco.com |
HIGHLAND VALLEY COPPER
(092ISW012, 045)
PO Box 1500
Logan Lake, BC V0K 1W0
Tel: 250-523-2443
Fax: 250-523-3242
Internet:
www.teckcominco.com |
Copper, Molybdenum, Silver, Gold |
THOMPSON CREEK METALS COMPANY
945 West Kenyon Avenue
Englewood, CO, US 80110
Tel: 303-761-8801
Fax: 303-761-7420 |
ENDAKO MINES (093K 006)
Bag 4001
Fraser Lake, BC V0J 1S0
Tel: 250-699-6211, Local 2412
Fax: 250-699-7775
Internet:
www.endakomines.com |
Molybdenum |
| COAL MINES |
| OWNER AND/OR
OPERATOR |
MINE (MINFILE
Number) |
COMMODITY |
COMPLIANCE ENERGY CORPORATION
(66%)
Suite 550, 800 West Pender
Vancouver, BC V6C 2V6
Tel: 604-689-0489
Fax: 604-681-5910
Internet:
www.complianceenergy.com
Nissho Iwai Canada Ltd.
(35%) |
BASIN COAL (092HSE157)
Tulameen
885 Dunsmuir Street, Ste 584
Vancouver, BC V6C 1N5
Tel: 604-689-0489
Fax: 604-681-5910 |
Coal |
FORDING INC.
1000 - 205 9th Avenue SE
Calgary, AB T2G 0R4
Tel: 403-264-1063
Fax: 403-264-7339
Internet: www.fording.ca
ELK VALLEY COAL CORPORATION
Suite 1000, 205 - 9th Avenue SE
Calgary, Alberta T2G 0R3
Tel: 403-260-9800
Fax: 403-265-8794
Internet: www.elkvalleycoal.ca |
COAL MOUNTAIN OPERATIONS (082GNE001)
PO Box 3000
Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0
Tel: 250-425-6305
Fax: 250-425-7373
Internet:
www.mining-technology.com/projects/coalmt/index.html |
Coal, Metallurgical,
Thermal |
FORDING RIVER OPERATIONS (082JSE010,
082JSE012)
PO Box 100
Elkford, BC V0B 1H0
Tel: 250-865-5100
Fax: 250-865-5120
Internet:
www.mining-technology.com/projects/fording/index.html |
Coal, Metallurgical |
GREENHILLS OPERATIONS (082JSE007)
PO Box 5000
Elkford, BC V0B 1H0
Tel: 250-865-3100
Fax: 250-865-3058
Internet:
www.mining-technology.com/projects/greenhills/index.html |
Coal, Metallurgical,
Thermal |
HILLSBOROUGH RESOURCES LIMITED
Suite 1100, The Marine Building
355 Burrard Street
Vancouver, B.C. V6C 2G8
Tel: 604-684-9288
Fax: 604-684-3178
Internet:
www.hillsboroughresources.com |
QUINSAM COAL CORPORATION (092F
319)
PO Box 5000
Campbell River, BC V9W 5C5
Tel: 250-286-3224
Fax: 250-286-9727 |
Coal, Thermal |
ELK VALLEY COAL CORPORATION
Suite 1000, 205 - 9th Avenue SE
Calgary, Alberta T2G 0R3
Tel: 403-260-9800
Fax: 403-265-8794
Internet: www.elkvalleycoal.ca |
LINE CREEK MINE (082GNE020, 021)
PO Box 2003
Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0
Tel: 250-425-3117
Fax: 250-425-7144
Internet: www.elkvalleycoal.ca |
Coal, Metallurgical,
Thermal |
NEMI
NORTHERN ENERGY AND MINING INC.
Suite 1900-1055 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC V6E 2E9
Tel: 604-689-0277
Fax: 604-688-5210
Internet:
www.nemi-energy.com/s/Home.asp |
TREND (093I
030)
Chetwynd, BC |
Coal,
PCI |
PINE VALLEY MINING CORP.
501- 535
Thurlow Street
Vancouver, BC V6E 3L2
Tel: 604-682-4678
Fax: 604-682-4698 |
WILLOW CREEK (093O
008) Temporary Shut Down
PO Box 537
Chetwynd, BC V0C 1G0 |
Coal |
TECK COMINCO
LIMITED
600 - 200 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC V6C 3L9
Tel: 604-687-1117
Fax: 604-687-6100
Internet:
www.teckcominco.com |
ELKVIEW MINE (082GNE017,
016,
023)
Elkview Coal Corporation
RR 1, Highway 3
Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0
Tel: 250-425-8325
Fax: 250-425-8763
Internet:
www.teckcominco.com/
Internet: www.elkvalleycoal.ca |
Coal, Metallurgical |
WESTERN
CANADIAN COAL CORPORATION
900- 580 Hornby Street
Vancouver, BC V6C 3B6
Tel: 604-608-2692
Fax: 604-629-0075
Internet: www.westerncoal.com |
DILLON/BRULE MINE (093P 007)
Chetwynd, BC |
Coal, PCI |
WOLVERINE (093P 018)
Tumbler Ridge, BC |
Coal, Metallurgical |
| INDUSTRIAL MINERAL OPERATIONS |
| OWNER AND/OR
OPERATOR |
MINE (MINFILE
Number) |
COMMODITY |
ASH GROVE CEMENT COMPANY
6720 SW Macadam Ave, Suite 300
Portland, OR 97219-2312
Tel: 503-293-2333
Fax: 503-293-8999
Internet: www.ashgrove.com |
BLUBBER BAY (092F 479)
PO Box 126
Blubber Bay, BC V0M 1E0
Tel: 604-486-7715
Fax: 604-486-7701 |
Limestone |
BAYMAG MINES CO. LIMITED
Suite 800, 10655 Southport Road SW
Calgary, AB T2W 4Y1
Tel: 403-271-9400
Fax: 403-271-0010
Internet:
www.baymag.com |
MOUNT BRUSSILOF (082JNW001)
PO Box 399
4892 Edelweiss
Radium Hot Springs, BC V0A 1M0
Tel: 250-347-9517
Fax: 250-347-9711 |
Magnesite |
BPB CANADA INC.
2424 Lakeshore Rd. W
Mississauga, ON
L5J 1K4
Tel: 905-823-9881
Fax: 905-823-4860
Internet: www.bpb-na.com |
ELKHORN (082JSW021)
1070 Derwent Way
Delta BC, V3M 5R1
Tel: 604-525-3461
Fax: 604-525-9714 |
Gypsum |
PRICE WATERHOUSE COOPERS INC.
Internet: www.pwc.com/ |
NAZKO (093B 060) |
Pumice, Aggregate |
CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY
Gulf Canada Square
401-9th Ave. SW
Calgary, AB T2P 4Z4
Tel: 403-319-7000
Internet:
www8.cpr.ca/cms/default.htm |
SWANSEA RIDGE (082GSW065)
Gulf Canada Square 401-9th Ave. SW
Calgary, ALTA
T2P 4Z4
Tel: 409-319-7000
Internet:
www8.cpr.ca/cms/default.htm |
Railroad
Ballast |
| WALHACHIN QUARRY (092INE064) |
Railroad
Ballast |
CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAY
COMPANY
190-3025 12 St NE
Calgary AB
T2E 7J2
Tel: 403-250-9100
Fax: 403-291-1303
Internet: www.cn.ca |
GISCOME BASALT (new
occurrence) |
Railroad Ballast |
CLAYBURN INDUSTRIES LTD.
33765 Pine Street
Abbotsford, BC V2S 5C1
Tel: 604-859-5288
Fax: 604-859-0424
Internet:
www.clayburngroup.com |
SUMAS MOUNTAIN (092GSE004)
33765 Pine Street
Abbotsford, BC V2S 5C1
Tel: 604-859-5288
Fax: 604-859-0424 |
Fireclay |
CRAIGMONT MINES JOINT VENTURE
320-1639 W 2 Ave
Vancouver, BC, V6J 1H3
Tel: 604-738-3434
Fax: 604-738-4034
Internet:
www.craigmontmines.com |
CRAIGMONT MINES (092ISE035)
PO Box 3000
Merritt, BC V1K 1B8
Tel: 250-378-2212
Fax: 250-378-5794 |
Magnetite |
DOME CREEK STRUCTURAL
SLATE
c/o 4767 Sumas Mountain Road
Abbotsford, BC V2G 2L2
Tel: 780-457-3573 |
DOME CREEK
(093H 028) |
Slate,
Flagstone, Dimension Stone,
Building Stone |
ELECTRA GOLD
LTD.
6555 Nelson Avenue
West Vancouver, BC V7W 2A5
Tel: 604-647-2227
Fax: 604-921-1753
Internet: www.electragoldltd.com |
APPLE BAY (092L
150)
6555 Nelson Ave
Vancouver, BC V7W 2A5
Tel: 604-647-2227
Fax: 604-921-1753
Internet:
http://www.electragoldltd.com/apple_bay.htm |
Geyserite |
FIRESIDE MINERALS LTD.
108 - 4711 51st Avenue
Red Deer, AB T4N 6H8
Tel: 403-343-7764
Fax: 403-343-3563 |
FIRESIDE (094M
003)
1605-750 West Pender St.
Vancouver, BC V6C 2T8
Tel: 604-484-6228
Fax: 604-688-9336 |
Barite |
GARIBALDI
GRANITE GROUP
Squamish, BC
V0N 3G0
Tel: 604-
892-0170 |
SAN PEDRO QUARRY
(082ESE240) |
Granite,
Dimension Stone,
Building Stone |
| GRANITE ISLAND (092F 196) |
Granite,
Dimension Stone |
| ASHLU RIVER QUARRY
(092GNW070) |
Granite,
Dimension Stone |
| SQUAMISH (092GNW067) |
Granite |
GEORGIA PACIFIC
INC.
133 Peachtree St. N.E.
Atlanta, GA, USA, 30303
Tel: 404-652-4000
Internet: www.gp.com/ |
FOUR J (082JSW009)
PO Box 116
Canal Flats, BC V0B 1B0
Tel: 250-349-7517 |
Gypsum |
| CANAL FLATS (082JSW009) |
Gypsum |
GRAYMONT WESTERN
CANADA INC.
190 - 3025 12TH Street NE
Calgary, AB T2E 7J2
Tel: 403-250-9100
Fax: 403-291-1303
Internet: www.graymont.com |
PAVILION
(092INW081)
PO Box 187
Cache Creek, BC V0K 1H0
Tel: 250-457-6291
Fax: 250-457-5364 |
Limestone |
| GISCOME GRAYMONT (new
occurrence) |
Railroad Ballast |
GREAT PACIFIC PUMICE INC.
790 Millbank
Vancouver, B.C. V5Z 3Z3
Tel: 604-250-2750
Fax: 604-879-6411
Internet:
www.pumice.ca/great_pacific_pumice_inc.htm |
MOUNT MEAGER (092JW 040)
790 Millbank
Vancouver, BC V5Z 3Z3
Tel:
604-250-2750
Fax: 604-879-6411 |
Pumice, Aggregate |
HARDY ISLAND GRANITE QUARRIES LTD.
RR 2, 4743 Ketch Road
Pender Island, B.C. V0N 2M2
Tel: 250-629-3778
Fax: 250-629-3779
Internet:
www.hardygranite.com |
HARDY ISLAND (092F 425) |
Granite |
HEEMSKIRK CANADA
(DYNATEC CORPORATION)
665 8 St Sw, Unit 888
Calgary, AB T2P 3K7
Tel: 403-261-3999
Fax: 403-264-2959
Internet:
www.heemskirkcanada.com/ |
MOBERLY (082N
001)
1725 Blaeberry River Road
PO Box 570
Golden, BC V0A 1H0
Tel: 250-344-7171
Fax: 250-344-7343 |
Silica |
| RANCHLANDS (092INW095) |
Zeolite |
I.G. MACHINE & FIBERS LTD.
(IKO INDUSTRIES LTD.)
1600 - 42nd Ave. S.E.
Calgary, AB T2G 5B5
Tel: 403-265-6022
1-800-661-1034
Fax: 403-266-2644
Internet: www.iko.com |
ASHCROFT (092INW104)
PO Box 1000
Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0
Tel: 250-453-9015
Fax: 250-453-9078 |
Aggregate |
IMASCO
MINERALS LTD.
19287- 98A Avenue
Surrey, BC V4N 4C8
Tel: 604-888-3848
Fax: 604-888-5671
Internet: www.imascominerals.com |
BENSON LAKE (092L 295) |
Limestone |
| CRAWFORD BAY (082FNE113) |
Dolomite |
| LIME CREEK (082ESE237) |
Limestone |
| LOST CREEK (082FSW307) |
Limestone |
IMPERIAL
LIMESTONE COMPANY LTD.
4105 Gracemere Street
Van Anda, BC
Tel: 604-486-7623
Fax:
604-486-7509 |
VANANDA (092F
396,
473) |
Limestone |
| IMPERIAL (092F 394) |
Limestone |
INDUSTRIAL
MINERALS PROCESSORS
PO Box 85146
RPO Albert Park
Calgary, AB T2R 7R7
Tel: 403-569-0401
Fax: 403-569-0398 |
Z-2 (092INW095)
Tel: 403-548-4511 |
Zeolite |
JADE WEST
638 - 176th Street
South Surrey, BC V3S 9S6
Tel: 604-538-4525
Fax: 604-538-5490
Internet: www.jademine.com |
KUTCHO CREEK (104I
078) |
Jade |
| SERPENTINE LAKE (104I
083) |
Jade |
KETTLE VALLEY STONE COMPANY
204 Cambro Road
Kelowna, BC V1X 7T3
Tel: 250-491-0405
1-877-670-7625
Fax: 250-491-4959
Internet:
www.kettlevalleystone.com |
CANYON (082ENW111) |
Dimension stone |
| NIPPLE MOUNTAIN (082ENW109) |
Flagstone, Dimension stone |
|
SHADOW RIDGE (082ENW112) |
Dimension stone |
KOOTENAY STONE CENTRE
PO Box 486
Salmo, BC V0G 1Z0
Tel: 250-357-9515
Fax: 250-357-9515
Internet:
www.naturalstonesite.com |
KOOTENAY STONE (082FSW279) |
Flagstone |
LAFARGE CANADA INC.
606 Cathart Street
Montreal QC, H3B 1L7
Tel: 514-861-1411
Fax: 514-861-1123
Internet:
www.lafargecorp.com |
HARPER RANCH (092INE001)
9750 E Shuswap Rd
Kamloops, BC V2H 1T4
Tel: 250-573-3211
Fax: 250-573-4010 |
Limestone |
FALKLAND (082LNW001)
PO Box 160. Iron Mine Road
Van Anda
V0N 3K0
Tel: 866-649-7786
Fax: 866-349-7786 |
Gypsum |
| BUSE LAKE (092INE123) |
Volcanic Ash,
Kaolinite,
Silica |
LEHIGH NORTHWEST CEMENT LTD.
7777 Ross Rd PO Box 950
Delta V4K 3S6
Tel: 604-946-0411
Fax: 604-946-2420
Internet: www.lehighcement.com |
MONTEITH BAY (092L
072) |
Geyserite |
MIGHTY WHITE DOLOMITE LTD.
PO Box 10
Rock Creek, BC V0H 1Y0
Tel: 250-446-2450
Fax: 250-446-2707
Internet:
www.trishentities.com/mwd.now/ |
ROCK CREEK (082ESE200) |
Dolomite |
NORTHROCK INDUSTRIES
LTD.
3905 - 18th
Avenue
Prince George, BC V2N 1B2
Tel: 250-561-2770
Fax: 250-564-5616 |
DAHL LAKE
(093G 032) |
Limestone |
NORTHWEST LANDSCAPE AND STONE SUPPLY LTD.
5883 Byrne
Road
Burnaby, BC V5J 3J1
Tel: 604-435-4842
Fax: 604-436-9443 |
SPUMONI (092GNW100) |
Dimension Stone |
PACIFIC ABRASIVES & SUPPLY, INC.
(KLEEN INDUSTRIAL SERVICES)
1448 St. Paul Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98421
Tel: 415-831-9800 or 1-800-228-4786
Fax: 253-383-2267 |
GRAND FORKS (082ESE264) |
Slag |
PACIFIC BENTONITE LTD.
2235 Valleyview Drive
Kamloops V2C 4C8
Tel: 250-374-7600 |
DECORE
(092INW084) |
Burnt Shale |
PACIFIC LIME PRODUCTS LTD.
(Kode Contracting Ltd)
2951 North Street
Prince George, BC V2N 5P9
Tel: 250-964-7775
Fax: 250-964-7015 |
GISCOME LIMESTONE (093J
025) |
Limestone |
QUADRA STONE COMPANY LTD.
1275 West 75th Avenue
Vancouver, BC V6P 3G4
Tel: 604-266-5341
Fax: 604-266-5441
Internet:
www.ceramstone.com |
BEAVERDELL (082ESW169) |
Granite |
QUARRY PACIFIC INDUSTRIES LTD.
2820 Ingleton Avenue
Burnaby, BC V5C 6G7
Tel: 604-435-4431
Fax: 604-437-7687
Internet: www.ceramstone.com |
KLESILKWA RIVER STONE
(092HSE246) |
Dimension stone |
| EAST ANDERSON RIVER (092HNW075) |
Granite |
| SKAGIT VALLEY (092HSW159) |
Granite |
ROCKY MOUNTAIN TUFA
PO Box 66
Brisco, BC
Tel: 250-346-3216
Fax: 250-346-3212
Internet: www.tufa.bc.ca |
BRISCO TUFA (082KNE059) |
Travertine |
ROXUL (WEST) INC.
551 Harrop Drive
Milton, ON
L9T 3H3
Tel: 905-878-8474
Fax: 905-878-8077
Internet:
www.roxul.com |
WINNER (082ESE265)
Box 866
Grand Forks
V0H 1H0
Tel: 250-442-2917 |
Diorite Mineral/Rock Wool |
NORTH FORK (new
occurrence)
6526 Industrial Park Way
P.O. Box 2890
Grand Forks, BC |
Syenite |
TECK COMINCO LIMITED
600 - 200 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC V6C 3L9
Tel: 604-687-1117
Fax: 604-687-6100
Internet:
www.teckcominco.com |
TRAIL (082FSW376)
Trail Operations
PO Box 1000
Trail, BC V1R 4L8
Tel: 250-364-4222
Fax: 250-364-4109 |
Slag |
TEXADA QUARRYING LTD.
(LAFARGE CANADA LTD.)
PO Box 160
Iron Mine Road
Van Anda, BC V0N 3K0
Tel: 604-486-0486
Fax: 604-486-7280 |
GILLIES BAY (092F 395)
606 Cathart Street
Montreal, Quebec
H3B 1L7
Tel: 514-861-1411
Fax: 514-861-1123 |
Limestone |
TRU-GRIT ABRASIVES LTD.
1448 St. Paul Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98421
Fax: 253-383-2267
Internet:
www.trugrit.com |
ANYOX SLAG HEAP (103P 257) |
Slag, Silica |
TSITIKA STONE
INDUSTRIES LTD.
604 Noowick,
Cobble Hill, BC V0R 1L0
Tel: 250-743-8228
Fax: |
TSITIKA GREY (092L
345) |
Granite,
Dimension Stone |
WESTERN INDUSTRIAL CLAY PRODUCTS LTD.
714 East Sarcee Street
Kamloops, BC V2H 1E7
Tel: 250-372-1600
Tel: 1-800-667-0336
Fax: 250-372-3777
Internet: www.wicp.com |
RED LAKE (092INE081) |
Fuller's earth |
| BUD (COPPER
MOUNTAIN RAILWAY) (092HSE161) |
Bentonite |
| |
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| MINERAL PRODUCTS |
| COMMODITY |
MAIN USES |
| Aggregate (At) |
Construction and highway building, asphalt,
concrete, graded fill, railroad ballast, roofing granules |
| Barite (Ba) |
Filler for paint, paper and
textiles; drilling mud, pharmaceutical use |
| Bentonite (Bn) |
Domestic and
industrial absorbents (Kitty litter), drilling mud, sealing and binding
agent |
| Building stone (Bs) |
Rock suitable for use in construction based on
its durability, attractiveness and economy |
| Chrysotile (Ch) |
Brake linings, flooring products, pipe,
insulation, cement, safety clothing, paper, yarn, filler |
| Coal (Cl) |
Coke for steelmaking, fuel in powerplants to
generate electricity |
| Copper (Cu) |
Wire and electrical equipment, pipes and tubes,
roofing, alloy for brass, bronze and coinage |
| Dimension Stone (Ds) |
Decorative rock, ashlar and facing
rock |
| Diorite (Dir) |
Decorative building stone, aggregate,
insulation, ornamental objects, carved articles |
| Dolomite (Do) |
Soil conditioner, ornamental aggregate, source
of lime, flux, glassmaking, dimension stone |
| Fireclay (Fc) |
Refractory ceramic products such as crucibles
and firebrick |
| Flagstone (Fs) |
Floors, retaining walls, pavement |
| Fuller’s Earth (Fr) |
Domestic and industrial absorbents (Kitty
litter), refining and decolourizing fats and oils; natural bleaching agent |
| Garnet (Gn) |
Abrasives, semiprecious stone |
| Geyserite (Gey) |
Supplies
part of the silica and alumina requirements
for the manufacture of cement |
| Gold (Au) |
Jewelry, international standard for world
finance, electronic circuits, dentistry, coinage |
| Granite (Gr) |
Decorative building stone, monuments and
memorials; aggregate in concrete |
| Gypsum (Gy) |
Wallboard and building materials, soil
conditioner, portland cement, plaster of Paris, filler |
| Jade (Jd) |
Jewelry, gemstone, carved articles, ornamental
objects |
| Kaolinite (Ka) |
Filler for paint, rubber and plastics,
paper industry to produce glossy paper, and clay products |
| Lead (Pb) |
Automobile batteries, ammunition, glass, type
metal, tubes or containers, gasoline additives |
| Limestone (Ls) |
Cement, source of lime, construction aggregate,
ornamental stone, soil conditioner, flux, fertilizer, paint, plastics, glass, sewage and
water treatment |
| Magnesite (Mt) |
Source of magnesia, refractory in steel furnaces
and cement kilns, animal feeds, special cements, magnesium chemicals |
| Magnetite (Ma) |
Heavy media separation for coal industry, source
of iron |
| Marble (Mb) |
Ornamental stone for buildings, memorials and
statues; filler in paint and plastics |
| Mineral/Rock Wool (Mw) |
Mineral/Rock Wool is made from
diorite or diabase rock for the manufacture of insulation materials |
| Molybdenum (Mo) |
Hardening steel, alloy of iron and steel, jet
engines, oil refining |
| Pumice (Pu) |
Landscaping, lightweight aggregate, abrasives,
baseball diamonds and sport tracks |
| Shale (Sh) |
Making brick and tile, lightweight aggregate |
| Silica (Si) |
Source of elemental silicon, steelmaking, flux,
abrasives, memory chips in computers, glassmaking |
| Silver (Ag) |
Photographic industry, electrical products,
tableware, jewelry, mirrors, coinage, dentistry |
| Slag (Sg) |
Road bases, asphaltic aggregate and cement and
concrete applications, abrasives, roofing granules and fill |
| Slate (St) |
Decorative building stone or
ornamental stone |
| Syenite (Sy) |
Building industry (fire resisting
qualities) |
| Zeolite (Ze) |
Agricultural applications, absorbents, molecular
sieves used in numerous processes including oil refining |
| Zinc (Zn) |
Plating or galvanizing for protection against
corrosion, alloys, chemicals and medicines |
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