Coal and lignitic coal are the principal economic minerals met with in this central plain, though natural gas occurs and is put to use near Medicine Hat, and " tar sands " along the northeastern edge of the Cretaceous indicate the presence of petroleum.
Power from the falls is put to use in New York state and Ontario, a large amount being sent to Toronto 80 m.
An interesting phase of the industry is the secondary enterprises that have developed from it, nearly all portions of the slaughtered animal being finally put to use.
The company has the formula to Black electroless nickel plating, which is not currently put to use.