USGS critical minerals review
As the science agency for the Department of the Interior, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) provides scientific information to support policy decisions on the stewardship of natural resources essential for economic and national security. Recent legislation reaffirms the original mission of the USGS...
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Published in | Mining Engineering Vol. 76; no. 5; pp. 29 - 42 |
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Main Authors | , , , , , , , , , , , , |
Format | Trade Publication Article |
Language | English |
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Littleton
Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration, Inc
01.05.2024
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Summary: | As the science agency for the Department of the Interior, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) provides scientific information to support policy decisions on the stewardship of natural resources essential for economic and national security. Recent legislation reaffirms the original mission of the USGS articulated in the Organic Act of 1879 (43 U.S.C. 31) as "the classification of the public lands and examination of the geological structure, mineral resources, and products of the national domain" and focuses research and assessment efforts on critical minerals. This article reviews the ongoing research activities on critical minerals conducted by the USGS Mineral Resources Program in 2023. Contributions range from (1) Earth MRI activities on data acquisition, mine wastes and geochemical characterization, (2) critical mineral investigations in the United States, (3) international collaboration and (4) a better understanding of the supply chains of byproduct critical minerals. |
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ISSN: | 0026-5187 |