Missouri. Division of Geological Survey and Water Resources
Published: 1969
Total Pages: 336
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"The Consultant shall investigate and determine the past and current production of minerals. The minerals to be included in this study shall include but not be limited to the following: barite, cement, clay, coal, copper, iron ore, lead, lime, natural gas, petroleum, sand, gravel, silver, stone and zinc. A summary of this commodity production shall be given by area types which insofar as possible will follow regional areas as established by the Planning Agency. The summary shall include the type of mineral, amount of production and estimated values. Commentary shall be provided relative to the future outlook of the mineral sector of the state's economy. Where possible, this commentary shall be provided by regional planning areas and by projection years of 1980, 1990, and 2000. Projections will estimate both the future production and probable demand for indicated minerals. Recommendations will be provided on actions which the Consultant feels would improve the future mineral economy of the state. The Consultant shall coordinate this phase of the work program with the economic studies being undertaken by other participants in this study"--Project description.