Summary of Findings

The total value of shipments and receipts for the 367 establishments
classified in mineral industries in Montana was $1.3 billion in 1992.  This
compares to $1.4 billion in 1987. Value added by mining amounted to $1.1
billion in 1992, and payroll in mining amounted to $189.1 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 Montana was 5.4 thousand in 1992. This is
a decrease of 5 percent from 1987. The metal mining industry led all other
mineral industries in the State, accounting for approximately 41 percent of
the State's mineral industries employment.