Aggregate resources: Production and environmental constraints

An analysis of aggregates production in the United States: Historical data and issues facing the industry

“…Haul cost represents a large fraction of the total resource cost to users (Leighton, 1991;Poulin et al, 1994). Socolow (1995) reports that the average 1995 cost of trucking aggregates 1 kilometer is approximately $0.13 per tonne.…”

A review of selected ground penetrating radar applications to mineral resource evaluations

“…As transportation costs account for up to 60% of the delivered price, mine development is often sought in regions where land use competition is significant, frequently creating controversy over new projects (Poulin et al, 1994). In order to maximise the yield of a proposed aggregate mine whilst minimising its impact in near-urban locations, comprehensive resource evaluations are critical.…”

A North American perspective on land use and mineral aggregate production

“…Spatial relations of demand and supply can be reduced to a transport problem as illustrated with linear programming by Poulin and Bilodeau (1993) for aggregates. Production units need to be of a minimum size to benefit from economy of scale (Poulin et al 1994) which restricts the density of firms. Their distribution follows transportation axes where centralized production can benefit a larger sub-market because of favorable transport conditions.…”