Mining in the United Kingdom has dropped significantly over the past century, but many important minerals are still extracted there. UK production of silica sands amounted to 4.9 million metric tons in 2022. Silica sands are used in glassmaking and other industrial products. It is also used for agricultural purposes.
Mineral production in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2022, by type
(in 1,000 metric tons)
* Estimated. ** Excludes small production in Northern Ireland. *** Includes waste used for constructional fill and powder and granules used in industry.
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British Geological Survey. (May 24, 2024). Mineral production in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2022, by type (in 1,000 metric tons) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 30, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1183841/mineral-mining-production-uk-by-type/
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British Geological Survey. (2024). Mineral production in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2022, by type (in 1,000 metric tons). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 30, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1183841/mineral-mining-production-uk-by-type/
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