Summary of Findings

The total value of shipments and receipts for the 72 establishments
classified in mineral industries in South Dakota was $308.6 million in
1992. This compares to $262.6 million in 1987. Value added by mining
amounted to $213.1 million in 1992, and payroll in mining amounted to $81.6
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 South Dakota was 2.3 thousand in 1992.
This is an increase of 10 percent from 1987. The metal mining industry led
all other mineral industries in the State, accounting for approximately 78
percent of the State's mineral industries employment.