Community Education Resources

The IAAP has many excellent educational materials in stock to help support our members’ mine tours, classroom visits, or other public events. Most materials are free for the asking; other resources may be borrowed. All of these educational materials are top quality products you will be proud to give away or use. 

List of available resources

Downloadable resources
Every American Born Will Need . . . (graphic | statistics)​
Aggregates & Industrial Minerals: The foundation of our world brochure
Construction Aggregates and Silica Sand in the Economy of Illinois
Economic impact analysis of the LaSalle County Mining Industry​
​Industrial Minerals Key to Growth
How to be Successful with Zoning and Permitting

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Mining in Society Merit Badge

​Your local Boy Scouts of America Council can tell you more about the Mining in Society Merit Badge and how you can easily become a counselor.  After completing a few basic requirements, you will be placed on a merit badge counselor list your local council will make available to scouts who may seek to earn this badge. Resources for scouts and counselors are here  and here.