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The Center conducts analyses of and develops information on minerals-related issues, including minerals conservation, sustainability, availability, materials flow, and the economic health of the U.S. minerals industry. 

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Overview with methods and procedures of the U.S. Geological Survey mineral-resource assessment of the Sagebrush Focal Areas of Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Wyoming: Chapter A in Mineral resources of the Sagebrush Focal Areas of Idaho, Mont

This report, chapter A of Scientific Investigations Report 2016–5089, provides an overview of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Sagebrush Mineral-Resource Assessment (SaMiRA). The report also describes the methods, procedures, and voluminous fundamental reference information used throughout the assessment. Data from several major publicly available databases and other published sources were used t

Recent trends in the nonfuel minerals industry of Iran

Summary In response to the recent removal of international sanctions on Iran, including the lifting of “secondary” sanctions by the United States on investment into and trade with Iran, the U.S. Geological Survey National Minerals Information Center compiled and analyzed available information on the current state of Iran’s nonfuel minerals industry. This Circular features a new map and table that
Authors
Sinan Hastorun, Karine M. Renaud, Graham W. Lederer

Exploration review

This summary of international mineral exploration activities for the year 2015 draws upon information from industry sources, published literature, the SNL Metals & Mining (SNL) (Charlottesville, VA) data base, and specialists in the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Minerals Information Center. The summary provides data on exploration budgets by region and mineral commodity, identifies signif
Authors
David R. Wilburn, Nick Karl

Peat in 2015

No abstract available.
Authors
Lori E. Apodaca

Titanium in 2015

No abstract available.
Authors
George M. Bedinger

Ball clay in 2015

No abstract available.
Authors
Daniel Flanagan

Fire clay in 2015

No abstract available.
Authors
Daniel Flanagan

Bauxite and alumina in 2015

No abstract available.
Authors
E. Lee Bray

Zirconium in 2015

No abstract available.
Authors
George M. Bedinger

Nitrogen in 2015

No abstract available.
Authors
Lori E. Apodaca

Industrial Garnet in 2015

No abstract available.
Authors
Donald W. Olson

Potash in 2015

No abstract available.
Authors
Stephen M. Jasinski