The value of nonfuel mineral production in Pennsylvania in 2001 was estimated at about $1.27 billion, up about 2% from 2000. According to preliminary figures, the most valuable nonfuel mineral was crushed stone, which amounted to 101 million metric tons, worth $553 million (2nd in the US). Other important minerals were portland cement (3rd in US), 6.66 million metric tons ($477 million); lime (6th in US), 1.22 million metric tons ($74.6 million); and construction sand and gravel, 20.1 million metric tons ($125 million). Together, crushed stone, cement, and lime accounted for almost 90% of the total nonfuel mineral production value.
Pennsylvania ranked 11th among the states in value of nonfuel minerals, accounting for more than 3% of total US value. Although no metals were mined in Pennsylvania, the state retained its position as the nation's 4th-leading producer of raw steel, processing about 5.22 million metric tons in 2001.