Summary of Findings

The total value of shipments and receipts for the 1,207 establishments
classified in mineral industries in Kansas was $4.3 billion in 1992 or 3
percent of the Nation's total. This compares to $3.6 billion in 1987. Value
added by mining amounted to $2.3 billion in 1992, and payroll in mining
amounted to $353.1 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 Kansas was 10.9 thousand in 1992 or 2
percent of the Nation's total. This is a decrease of 13 percent from 1987.
The oil and gas extraction industry led all other mineral industries in the
State, accounting for approximately 87 percent of the State's mineral
industries employment.