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12. Nonmetallic mineral mining and quarrying

The most popular nonmetallic minerals to mine in the world are lime, phosphate rock, and salt. China and India have the largest reserves of it. In the US, the annual revenue of this industry (about 5,000 units) is around $28 billion. It’s worth considering.

13 Most Profitable Small Businesses

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