The aggregate industry in Alberta represents thousands of employees, and mineral aggregate has the largest commercial value of any non-energy mineral resource produced in Alberta. Formed in 1974, the ASGA is focused on the orderly and responsible development of Alberta's aggregate resources, promoting high standards of workmanship and accountability to the environment and to the safety of related operations. The ASGA is dedicated to providing its membership with information affecting their business interests while raising public awareness and the profile of the aggregate industry. Mineral aggregate has the largest commercial value of any non-energy mineral resource produced in Alberta (Mineral Aggregate Commodity Analysis - Edwards, W.A.D.: Alberta Geological Survey Open File Report 1995-08), and the aggregate industry represents thousands of employees within the province. As producers and consumers, the aggregate industry contributes to the growth of many other provincial industries --%2