The "Stone Mining and Quarrying Market Global Briefing 2017" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering.

Asia Pacific was the largest region in the stone mining and quarrying market in 2016, accounting for around 50% of the market.

This was mainly due to the large size of the region, mainly characterized by plentiful mineral resources, and an extensive construction market. North America was the second largest region accounting for around 22% of the market. Western Europe was the third largest region accounting for around 10% of the market.

Remote surveying and geological mapping for mines and quarries is increasingly being done using LIDAR and UAV as it offers fast, accurate data to plan mining processes. LIDAR, which stands for light detection and ranging, is a remote sensing method that uses light in the form of a pulsed laser to measure ranges (variable distances). LIDAR is used for surveying the mining area and helps in determining ore body, mining pit volume, and pre-strip and spoil surface volumes.

UAVs, which stands for unmanned aerial vehicle or drone, is a type of aircraft that operates without a human pilot onboard. The recent improvements in technology have resulted in the development of UAVs for multiple purposes. In mining, UAVs are used for aerial photography, remote sensing, and searching, monitoring and providing information from hazardous locations.

Scope:

  • Markets Covered: Dimension Stone Mining, and Crushed Stone Mining.
  • Time Series: Five years historic and forecast.
  • Data: Market value in $ billions.
  • Data Segmentations: Regional breakdowns, market share of competitors, key sub segments.
  • Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.

Companies Mentioned

  • Vulcan Materials Company
  • Martin Marietta Aggregates
  • Cemex S.A.B. de C.V.
  • Adelaide Brighton Ltd.
  • Rogers Group Inc.
  • Carmeuse Lime & Stone
  • Graphit Kropfmhl AG
  • Minerals Technologies Inc.
  • United States Lime & Minerals Inc.

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