MininG – Essential to Our Everyday Life

SUMMER 2012 Volume 12
Mining – Essential to Our Everyday Life
By: Peter Roehrig - Vice President of Marketing & Sales/General Manager
The following information was produced in 2011 by the Mineral Information Institute, SME Foundation. It
is important that we understand the importance of the mining industry and all of the everyday products we rely on
that are dependent upon it!
Every year - 38,052 pounds of new minerals must be provided for every person in the United States to make
the things we use every day.
8,509 lbs. Stone used to make roads, buildings, bridges, landscaping, and for numerous chemical and construction uses
164 lbs. Clays used to make floor & wall tile,
dinnerware, kitty litter, bricks & cement, and
paper
5,599 lbs. Sand & Gravel used to make
concrete, asphalt, roads, blocks & bricks
65 lbs. Aluminum (Bauxite) used to make
buildings, beverage containers, autos, and airplanes
496 lbs. Cement used to make roads, sidewalks, bridges, buildings, schools, and houses
12 lbs. Copper used in buildings, electrical &
electronic parts, plumbing, transportation
357 lbs. Iron Ore used to make steel buildings, cars, trucks, planes & trains, other
construction, and containers
11 lbs. Lead 75% used for transportation, batteries, electrical, communications, and TV
screens
421 lbs. Salt used in various chemicals, highway deicing, food & agriculture
6 lbs. Zinc used to make metals rust resistant,
various metals & alloys, paint, rubber, skin
creams, health care, and nutrition
217 lbs. Phosphate Rock used to make
fertilizers to grow food and as animal feed
supplements
36 lbs. Soda Ash used to make all kinds of
glass, in powdered detergents, medicines,
as a food additive, photography, and water
treatment
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5 lbs. Manganese used to make
almost all steels for construction, machinery, and transportation
332 lbs. Other Nonmetals
have numerous uses: glass,
chemicals, soaps, paper, computers, cell phones, etc.
24 lbs. Other Metals uses similar to nonmetals, but also electronics, TV & video equipment,
recreation equipment, etc.
Including these Energy Fuels
951 gallons of Petroleum ∙ 6,792 lbs. of Coal ∙ 80,905 cu. ft. of Natural Gas ∙ 1/4 lb. of Uranium
To generate the energy each person uses in one year
*Information provided by 2011 Mineral Information Institute, SME Foundation
We ARE College Material!
Eden Stone Company
and Valders Stone & Marble, Inc.
are proud to announce the completion of the College of Sciences
project at Beloit College in Beloit,
WI. It is always an honor to work
on projects of this caliber, but it is
especially gratifying to have a showcase like this within our
own state.
The successful completion of the project was the
result of a partnership between two design firms and two
contractors. Holabird & Root LLC from Chicago completed
the design of the building, and its predecessor during the mid
20th century. Denver based, Civitas, designed the landscape
elements that blended the new structure with the existing
campus. The LEED® Platinum facility has won several design and construction awards, and was constructed through
a partnership between J.H. Findorff & Son, Inc. and Klobucar
Construction.
The entire landscape package features Valders Buff
Dolomitic Limestone. This material was shaped into several
different forms and finishes to custom create seating, retaining walls, and other elements. The area surrounding the Beloit College campus is rich with Native American history. To
pay homage to the city’s roots, Valders Stone produced specialty “Council Rings” that help symbolize the bond between
people and nature. Native plants and trees were planted
around these areas to help promote conservation, and add
to the college’s curriculum. Throughout the year you can find
students enjoying this space, and teachers conducting classes.
Thank you to the Beloit College and all of our trade partners
that made this prestigious local project a success.
www.valdersstone.com
“My gratitude to you and your staff for providing my geology
class the opportunity to visit and observe your quarries and their
operation, and for making the visit both easy and meaningful.”
- Jeffrey Brown
University of
Wisconsin,
Manitowoc
Stone Tip of the Day
Q: How do I choose the best stone for my climate?
A: Your project’s geographic location will put different climatic stresses on your stone. A building façade in Canada
will have to be resistant to the effects of different freezing
and thawing cycles. A pool deck in Arizona will require a material that does not hold on to the sun’s heat and scorch bare
feet. Fortunately for our clients, Eden and Valders natural
stone materials perform well from Siberia to
the Sahara.
20th Anniversary
Over the last century,Valders Stone & Marble, Inc. has grown and
changed dramatically. The company began as a producer of lump lime and
crushed materials for various markets. As the decades passed, Valders
Stone & Marble began to produce rip rap for shoreline protection, building and landscape stone, and eventually graduated into the dimensional cut
limestone market.
2012 marks the 20th anniversary of the purchase of Valders Stone
& Marble by Eden Stone Company, Inc. The combination of these two
respected industry leaders resulted in a natural stone powerhouse that
offers a full gambit of products ranging from crushed materials to architectural cut stone. During the last two decades, Valders Stone & Marble
and Eden Stone Company have invested heavily into its staff and production
facilities. The addition of new production facilities, equipment, and associates ensure that we have the best tools to serve our customers needs. Our
skilled craftsmen use decades of experience to bring your ideas to fruition.
Common products we have supplied include interior and exterior wall panels, flooring, patio, courtyard and pool pavers, simple to ornate window and
door surrounds, feature entrances, stair treads, risers, handrails, balustrade,
fireplace surrounds, hearth stones, mantels, assorted trims, pool coping, accent banding for buildings, profiled trims, wall coping, pier caps, feature stone
medallions, corner quoins, fountains, water features, baptismal units, and furniture.
The complimentary entities employ a staff of over
200, and serve domestic as well as international markets.
The Valders and Eden names are synonymous with integrity
and innovation in the industry. Eden and Valders Stone owners and employees have all contributed to the development
of the Valders Stone brand. With eight quarries domestic to
Wisconsin, we are able to provide a diverse pallet of natural
stone for residential and commercial customers .
Stone is just stone...until it finds it’s way into the hands of a skilled artisan,
who transforms it into a masterpiece for our appreciation.
Valders Stone & Marble
318 West Washington Street
Valders, WI 54245
P: 800.569.2156
F: 920.775.4087
www.valdersstone.com
Lisbon Yard
W249N6916 State Road 164
Sussex, WI 53089-5529
P: 262.372.1029
www.edenstone.net
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Have you partnered with us on a past project and had great success?
We would love to hear your opinion! Send us your story and photos
of your completed project and let us feature it for you. Please email
us at [email protected] or [email protected].
Health and Safety Tips
We are well aware of the heat wave sweeping the country this year.
Not only does the severe heat and drought play an important role
on crop yields, it also plays an important role on anyone who relies
on making a living while working outdoors! For those who have no
other choice but to work through the dog days of summer, here are
a few safe work practices to keep in mind:
• Work/Rest Cycles
• Stay hydrated by drinking water often
• Wear reflective clothing
• Rotate job functions among workers to
help eliminate too much heat exposure
•
Physical demands should be reduced during
hot weather, and increased during cooler times of the day
*Tips provided by OSHA
The extreme heat is just another reason to purchase natural stone. Our
stone’s high Solar Reflectivity naturally reflects the heat to keep you cool!
318 West Washington Street
Valders, WI 54245
W4520 Lime Road
Eden, WI 53019
P: 800.472.2521
F: 920.477.7000
www.edenstone.net
YOUR Opinion ROCKS!
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Eden Stone Company
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