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Critical Minerals in the EEZ

Critical Minerals in the EEZ

For centuries, people have crossed oceans in search of valuable minerals. In recent times, though, increasing attention has been paid to the oceans...

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Mineral Resources Program Scientist Dr. Suzanne Nicholson Receives Meritorious Service Award

Mineral Resources Program Scientist Dr. Suzanne Nicholson Receives Meritorious Service Award

Dr. Suzanne Nicholson received the U.S. Department of Interior's second highest honorary award—the Meritorious Service Award— In recognition of her...

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New USGS Map Helps Identify Where Pyrrhotite, a Mineral that Can Cause Concrete Foundations to Fail, May Occur

New USGS Map Helps Identify Where Pyrrhotite, a Mineral that Can Cause Concrete Foundations to Fail, May Occur

The USGS has released its first-ever map of where the mineral pyrrhotite may occur in the contiguous United States. This research was mandated by...

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Flights Above Parts of South Carolina to Map Geology

Flights Above Parts of South Carolina to Map Geology

New Phase of USGS Low-level Airplane Surveys Begins in March

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New Methodology Identifies Mineral Commodities Whose Supply Disruption Poses the Greatest Risk to the U.S. Manufacturing Sector

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...

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US Mine Production Increasing, Estimated Value of $86.3 Billion in Minerals

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

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Flights Above the Mississippi Alluvial Plain to Continue Aquifer Mapping

Flights Above the Mississippi Alluvial Plain to Continue Aquifer Mapping

New Phase of USGS Low-level Surveys Begins in November

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Low-Level Flights to Image 3D Geology in Northern Arkansas

Low-Level Flights to Image 3D Geology in Northern Arkansas

Editor: In the public interest and in accordance with the Federal Aviation Administration regulations, the USGS is announcing this low-level airborne...

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Low-Level Flights to Image 3D Geology in Illinois, Kentucky and Indiana

Low-Level Flights to Image 3D Geology in Illinois, Kentucky and Indiana

Editor: In the public interest and in accordance with the Federal Aviation Administration regulations, the USGS is announcing this low-level airborne...

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NMIC Seminar Series: Mining the Deep Seabed - A Viable Approach to Meeting the Critical Needs of the U.S. for Secure, Responsibly Sourced Metals

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...

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USGS Awardees of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers

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...

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NMIC Seminar Series: Old and New Energy and Minerals - Risks, Uncertainties, and Gaps in Knowledge

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

Th...

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