CHAPTER 5_ THE NORTH AMERICAN MANUFACTURING CORE

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Las Vegas is not a part of the North American manufacturing core.One of the main topics that are discussed in this chapter have to do with minerals.Even though by looking at Las Vegas as a city know one would ever suspect that Las Vegas would have mines filled with different kinds of minerals.The first mine is one that produces about 2 million tons of limestone a year, and the second mine produces gypsum at a rate of 1.1 million tons per year. Limestone is primarily used in the construction industry.Gypsum is used as a strengthening agent, especially when mixing concrete and materials. These minerals that are found in the mines in Las Vegas help the development of the city to grow and flourish.

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