Industrial rocks and minerals are essential for construction of buildings and highways. They also are used in many household products and industrial processes. Limestone Limestone contributes about $1 billion dollars annually to Missouri’s economy Sand and Gravel Sand and gravel are used in a variety of ways that enrich our modern way of life Barite Barite is used as an aggregate in the preparation of heavy cement and heavy concrete Clay and Shale Clay and shale are necessary for modern society as we know it Granite Missouri granite is used for road construction and for monuments Traprock Road metal and roofing granules are the dominant uses for Missouri traprock Industrial Mineral Mine Sites Locate industrial mineral mine sites and permittees Popular Links Caves GeoEDGE GeoSTRAT Maps, Data and Research New Madrid Seismic Zone Rocks, Minerals and Fossils Sinkholes Soil and Water Conservation Commissions, Boards and Councils Public Notices Report an Environmental Concern or Submit a Question About Us Navigation Geology Maps, Data and Research Geologic Hazards Dam and Reservoir Safety Soil and Water Conservation Mining and Land Reclamation Businesses, Landowners and Permittees What We’re Doing Get Involved Related Links Mining and Land Reclamation Contact Information Missouri Geological Survey Address 111 Fairgrounds Road P.O. Box 250 Rolla, MO 65402-0250 United States Main 573-368-2100 Toll-free 800-361-4827 Fax 573-368-2481 Email geology@dnr.mo.gov
Missouri Geological Survey Address 111 Fairgrounds Road P.O. Box 250 Rolla, MO 65402-0250 United States Main 573-368-2100 Toll-free 800-361-4827 Fax 573-368-2481 Email geology@dnr.mo.gov
