Summary of Findings

The total value of shipments and receipts for the 82 establishments
classified in mineral industries in Connecticut was $98.9 million in 1992
compared to $130.2 million in 1987. Value added by mining amounted to $79.7
million in 1992, and payroll in mining amounted to $69.1 million.

All dollar figures included in this report are shown in current dollars for
the years specified and have not been adjusted for inflation.

Mineral industries employment in Connecticut was 1.4 thousand in 1992. This
is a decrease of 7 percent from 1987. The nonmetallic minerals, except
fuels, industry led all other mineral industries in the State, accounting
for approximately 71 percent of the State's mineral industries employment.