27-101. Definitions
In this article, unless the context otherwise requires:
1. " Aggregate" means cinder, crushed rock or stone, decomposed granite, gravel, pumice, pumicite and sand.
2. " Mineral resources" means all metallic, nonmetallic and energy resources, including aggregate, coal, oil, natural gas, geothermal resources, carbon dioxide and helium.
3. " Minerals" includes metals and metallic and nonmetallic minerals, except oil and gas.