Who Collects the Nation’s Mineral Statistics? Meet the National Minerals Information Center | U.S. Geological Survey
Minerals have long shaped the backbone of economies, both in the U.S. and around the globe. USGS information on how we get and utilize these resources is nearly as precious as the minerals themselves.
Maps, Maps, Maps: Where might scientists search for minerals for microchips and other technologies in the U.S.? | U.S. Geological Survey
Currently, the U.S. imports many of the minerals required to produce microchips and other advanced technologies. How does the Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI) support the search for potential domestic resources?
What are Critical Minerals? | U.S. Geological Survey
Critical minerals are essential to the economy and national security of the Nation and have supply chains that are vulnerable to disruption. The USGS leads the Federal government in developing the List of Critical Minerals and provides crucial and rich information about critical mineral availability, supply chains…
National Minerals Information Center | U.S. Geological Survey
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Volcano Hazards Program | U.S. Geological Survey
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