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Map of southern and central New Mexico with a shaded survey area marked across several counties.
NM Earth MRI Map
NM Earth MRI Map
NM Earth MRI Map

Map showing the location of the survey over New Mexico.  The vast majority -- 90 % -- of aircraft flights will occur within the hatched area, while the remaining flights will be located in the northwestern portion of the project area.  Flights will cover areas within the New Mexico counties of Doña Ana, Lincoln, Luna, Sierra, Socorro, Torrance, and Valenci

Map showing the location of the survey over New Mexico.  The vast majority -- 90 % -- of aircraft flights will occur within the hatched area, while the remaining flights will be located in the northwestern portion of the project area.  Flights will cover areas within the New Mexico counties of Doña Ana, Lincoln, Luna, Sierra, Socorro, Torrance, and Valenci

Three survey aircraft—a small plane, a helicopter, and another fixed‑wing plane—each equipped with a sensor stinger.
NM Earth MRI aircraft
NM Earth MRI aircraft
NM Earth MRI aircraft

The Cessna 208 Grand Caravan aircraft, Eurocopter AStar-350 B3e helicopter, and Cessna Turbo 206 aircraft used by NV5, Precision GeoSurveys, and Edcon-PRJ, respectively, for surveying. 

The Cessna 208 Grand Caravan aircraft, Eurocopter AStar-350 B3e helicopter, and Cessna Turbo 206 aircraft used by NV5, Precision GeoSurveys, and Edcon-PRJ, respectively, for surveying. 

a graph that shows the top ten states that produced the most value of nonfuel minerals in 2025.
Top ten states by value of nonfuel minerals produced in 2025
Top ten states by value of nonfuel minerals produced in 2025
Isolated beryllium specimen from the USGS mineral collection.
Beryllium Sample
Beryllium Sample
Beryllium Sample

Isolated beryllium specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing metallic luster and fine-grained texture.

Isolated beryllium specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing metallic luster and fine-grained texture.

High-definition image of blue calcite specimen with layered crystal structure and pale blue hue.
Blue Calcite 2
Blue Calcite 2
Blue Calcite 2

High-definition image of blue calcite specimen with layered crystal structure and pale blue hue.

High-definition image of blue calcite specimen with layered crystal structure and pale blue hue.

High-definition image showing crystal structure and metallic highlights.
Calcite with Sphalerite
Calcite with Sphalerite
Calcite with Sphalerite

USGS mineral specimen of calcite with sphalerite inclusions. High-definition image showing crystal structure and metallic highlights.

USGS mineral specimen of calcite with sphalerite inclusions. High-definition image showing crystal structure and metallic highlights.

High-definition image showing metallic luster and granular texture.
Chalcopyrite Specimen
Chalcopyrite Specimen
Chalcopyrite Specimen

Isolated chalcopyrite specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing metallic luster and granular texture.

Isolated chalcopyrite specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing metallic luster and granular texture.

Isolated USGS mineral specimen of vesicular basalt.
Vesicular Basalt – Side View
Vesicular Basalt – Side View
Vesicular Basalt – Side View

Isolated USGS mineral specimen of vesicular basalt. High-definition image showing porous side texture and dark volcanic color.

Isolated USGS mineral specimen of vesicular basalt. High-definition image showing porous side texture and dark volcanic color.

High-definition image showing granular texture and metallic flecks.
Gold Ore – 0.5 oz/ton
Gold Ore – 0.5 oz/ton
Gold Ore – 0.5 oz/ton

USGS mineral specimen of gold ore with 0.5 oz per short ton. High-definition image showing granular texture and metallic flecks.

USGS mineral specimen of gold ore with 0.5 oz per short ton. High-definition image showing granular texture and metallic flecks.

Isolated skeletal gypsum specimen from the USGS mineral collection.
Skeletal Gypsum 1
Skeletal Gypsum 1
Skeletal Gypsum 1

 Isolated skeletal gypsum specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing intricate crystal structure.

 Isolated skeletal gypsum specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing intricate crystal structure.

Isolated spodumene specimen from the USGS mineral collection.
Lithium Spodumene 1
Lithium Spodumene 1
Lithium Spodumene 1

Isolated spodumene specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing prismatic structure and pale color.

Isolated spodumene specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing prismatic structure and pale color.

High-definition image of spodumene specimen with fibrous texture and light green hue.
Lithium Spodumene 2
Lithium Spodumene 2
Lithium Spodumene 2

High-definition image of spodumene specimen with fibrous texture and light green hue.

High-definition image of spodumene specimen with fibrous texture and light green hue.

Isolated magnesite specimen from the USGS mineral collection.
Magnesite (Magnesium Ore)
Magnesite (Magnesium Ore)
Magnesite (Magnesium Ore)

Isolated magnesite specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing granular texture and pale coloration.

Isolated magnesite specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing granular texture and pale coloration.

Isolated malachite specimen from the USGS mineral collection.
Malachite Specimen
Malachite Specimen
Malachite Specimen

Isolated malachite specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing banded green texture and fibrous structure.

Isolated malachite specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing banded green texture and fibrous structure.

High-definition image of spodumene specimen with fibrous texture and light coloration.
Spodumene Specimen 2
Spodumene Specimen 2
Spodumene Specimen 2

High-definition image of spodumene specimen with fibrous texture and light coloration.

High-definition image of spodumene specimen with fibrous texture and light coloration.

Isolated trona specimen from the USGS mineral collection.
Trona Specimen
Trona Specimen
Trona Specimen

Isolated trona specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing fibrous texture and pale coloration.

Isolated trona specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing fibrous texture and pale coloration.

Isolated wolframite specimen from the USGS mineral collection.
Wolframite (Tungsten Ore)
Wolframite (Tungsten Ore)
Wolframite (Tungsten Ore)

 Isolated wolframite specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing dense texture and dark metallic luster.

 Isolated wolframite specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing dense texture and dark metallic luster.

Isolated vanadium specimen from the USGS mineral collection.
Vanadium Sample 1
Vanadium Sample 1
Vanadium Sample 1

Isolated vanadium specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing metallic surface and smooth texture.

Isolated vanadium specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing metallic surface and smooth texture.

High-definition image of zirconium metal specimen with fine-grained texture and silvery color.
Zirconium Metal Sample 2
Zirconium Metal Sample 2
Zirconium Metal Sample 2

High-definition image of zirconium metal specimen with fine-grained texture and silvery color.

Isolated oil shale specimen from the USGS mineral collection.
Oil Shale Sample 1
Oil Shale Sample 1
Oil Shale Sample 1

Isolated oil shale specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing layered texture and dark organic material.

Isolated oil shale specimen from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing layered texture and dark organic material.

Group of sandstone specimens from the USGS mineral collection.
Sandstone Group Sample
Sandstone Group Sample
Sandstone Group Sample

Group of sandstone specimens from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing varied textures and color tones.

Group of sandstone specimens from the USGS mineral collection. High-definition image showing varied textures and color tones.

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