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Minerals Corner Spring 2021
As Spring 2021 ends, here are a few highlights from the USGS Mineral Resources Program’s recent activities and publications.
US Mines Produced an Estimated $82.3 Billion in Minerals During 2020
U.S. mines produced approximately $82.3 billion in minerals in 2020— about $1.5 billion lower than the 2019 revised total of $83.7 billion—the U.S. Geological Survey announced February 2.
Investigation of U.S. Foreign Reliance on Critical Minerals
In response to Executive Order 13953, September 2020, NMIC staff completed a review of the current state of minerals on the Critical Minerals List, published as “Investigation of U.S. Foreign Reliance on Critical Minerals”, USGS OFR-2020-1127, December 2020.
New Methodology Identifies Mineral Commodities Whose Supply Disruption Poses the Greatest Risk to the U.S. Manufacturing Sector
Risk tool identified 23 mineral commodities whose supply poses the greatest risk, including those used in consumer electronics, renewable energy, aerospace, and defense applications.
US Mine Production Increasing, Estimated Value of $86.3 Billion in Minerals
2020 Report Highlights the Importance of Mining Minerals for U.S. Economy and National Security
NMIC Seminar Series: Mining the Deep Seabed - A Viable Approach to Meeting the Critical Needs of the U.S. for Secure, Responsibly Sourced Metals
Mining the Deep Seabed - A Viable Approach to Meeting the Critical Needs of the U.S. for Secure, Responsibly Sourced Metals
Dr. John Halkyard and Hans Smit, Ocean Minerals LLC
Wednesday, August 21, 2019 - 11:00 AM ET
USGS - 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, VA - 3B457
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USGS Awardees of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers
The U.S. Geological Survey is celebrating the success of eight distinguished researchers who are recipients of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers.
NMIC Seminar Series: Old and New Energy and Minerals - Risks, Uncertainties, and Gaps in Knowledge
Old and New Energy and Minerals - Risks, Uncertainties, and Gaps in Knowledge
Michele Michot Foss, Baker Institute for Public Policy, Rice University
Thursday, July 18, 2019 - 10:00 AM ET
USGS - 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, VA - room 3B457
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NMIC Seminar Series: Lessons for Policy and Investment from Mining for a Critical Mineral in a Conflict Zone: The Case of Alphamin Bisie Mining's Tin Project in Democratic Republic of Congo
Lessons for Policy and Investment from Mining for a Critical Mineral in a Conflict Zone: The Case of Alphamin Bisie Mining's Tin Project in Democratic Republic of Congo
Richard Robinson, Managing Director, Alphamin Bisie Mining, S.A. (ABM)
Thursday, June 20, 2019 - 1:00 PM ET
USGS - 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, VA - room 2A224A
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NMIC Seminar Series: Prospects for Rare-Earth Production Outside of China
Prospects for Rare-Earth Production Outside of China
Roderick G. Eggert, Colorado School of Mines
Wednesday, June 12, 2019 - 1:00 PM ET
USGS Visitors Center - 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, VA
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Trump Administration Announces Strategy to Strengthen America's Economy, Defense
Interior to Support Critical Minerals Strategy through Faster Permitting, Better Information, Nationwide Examination of Minerals Potential
NMIC Seminar Series: Navigating the Complexities of Permitting a Mine on Federal Lands
Navigating the Complexities of Permitting a Mine on Federal Lands
Kathleen Benedetto, Senior Advisor, U.S. Bureau of Land Management
Wednesday, May 22, 2019 - 11:00 AM ET
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