* Estimated. ** Excludes small production in Northern Ireland. *** Includes waste used for constructional fill and powder and granules used in industry.
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Production volume of minerals in the United Kingdom 2022, by type
Mining in the United Kingdom has dropped significantly over the past century, but many important minerals are still extracted there. UK production of silica sands amounted to *** million metric tons in 2022. Silica sands are used in glassmaking and other industrial products. It is also used for agricultural purposes.
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