Summary of Findings

The total value of shipments and receipts for the 157 establishments
classified in mineral industries in Oregon was $140.8 million in 1992.
This compares to $112.4 million in 1987. Value added by mining amounted to
$105.3 million in 1992, and payroll in mining amounted to $61.1 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 Oregon was 1.7 thousand in 1992. This is
an increase of 21 percent from 1987. The nonmetallic minerals, except fuels
industry led all other mineral industries in the State, accounting for
approximately 76 percent of the State's mineral industries employment.