Mineral statistics continued to be published for the years 1884 to 1887 under a title change. Previous title: Mineral Statistics of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland., Changes were made to the content: 'During these years the volumes included returns of a) the quantity and value of all minerals wrought b) the numbers of people employed in and about the mines and open works c) the number of fatal accidents in the mines d) a list of the mine owners, managers and agents e) a list of the recorded plans of abandoned mines that had been deposited at the Home Office f) an appendix showing the production of minerals in the British colonies and possessions'. - Univeristy of Exeter