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Which minerals are extracted in the foothills and coastal plains near the Apennines?
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Apennine Range
The Apennines mountain range.
In the coastal plains adjacent to the Apennine Range, extraction industries are primarily associated with the discovery of natural gas. Additionally, several minerals are extracted in these regions, including:1
- Mercury1
- Sulfur1
- Boron1
- Potassic salts1
While these minerals are significant in the coastal plains and foothills, the Apennines themselves are also well-known for their marble quarries, particularly those located near Carrara.12