The value of nonfuel mineral production in West Virginia in 2001 was about $185 million (up 7.5% from 2000). According to preliminary figures, in 2001 crushed stone accounted for about 35% ($65.4 million for 14.5 million metric tons) of the state's total value of nonfuel minerals. In the same year, construction sand and gravel production was 1.78 million short tons, worth $8.93 million.