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producers are often not sited near the source of their clay and usually do not own the clay deposits. In these industries, the other essential raw material is fuel for firing and potteries may be located near to fuel sources.
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Former claypits are sometimes filled with water and used for recreational purposes such as
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is often located alongside a clay pit to reduce the transport costs of the
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Open-pit mining for the extraction of clay minerals
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