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Show Mining in Utah Employs 13,000 Energy based minerals, metals and nonmetal mining employ over 13,000 people in Utah according to the Utah Department of Employment Security - Job Service. In 1970, 12,700 people were employed em-ployed in mining. During 1975, 13,103 people were employed em-ployed in the industry, and preliminary figures for 1976 indicate 13.800 people employed. em-ployed. Forecast for 1977 predicts an average of 14,800 people will be on the mining industry payrolls. Carlton Stowe, Utah Geological and Mineral Survey, minerals specialist, says that layoffs in metals mining and oil exploration explora-tion kept the industry's job growth rate comparatively down, but increased job availability avail-ability is seen for 1977 from coal mining, in particular. More than 3,200 employees are currently working in the coal mining industry of Utah. The Utah Petroleum Association Asso-ciation reports a total of 2,666 persons are engaged in crude oil and natural gas production in Utah. |