The role of mining in local employment is small, contributing less than one-quarter of 1 percent in local employment. In fact, the location quotient for this sector has risen in each of the years analyzed. The increase of employment in this sector is attributed to regional advantage. Conclusion Strong regional influence upon employment in the mining of construction sand and gravel is attributed to the physical growth of the region. Issues Data reported on the mining industry group does not indicate clearly the role that the cooper industry provides in local employment.
Further review is required.