USGS provides science and data on the occurrence and distribution of geologic resources, including current and future mineral resources and their wastes. USGS also addresses environmental and socioeconomic effects of geologic resource occurrence, extraction, use, and disposal; and global supply, demand, and trade in nonfuel mineral commodities.
USGS provides reliable information to answer your questions and provide assistance related to international minerals science. Training and technology transfer often are integral to the technical assistance provided by USGS international activities.
International studies related to energy are conducted by scientists from throughout USGS on topics including:
- rare earth elements
- critical minerals
- mineralogy
- mineral commodity analysis and materials flow
- geochemistry and geophysics
- stratigraphy
- tectonics and structural geology
- economic geology
- mine waste
- environmental and human health effects of mineral use
Up to International Science Theme: Minerals
Special Geologic Studies: Artisanal and small-scale mining of conflict minerals
This project focuses on artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) of minerals and gemstones globally and the illegal mining and transport of these natural resources. Project scientists employ field mapping, geomorphological techniques, and remote sensing to map, monitor, and evaluate mineral deposits and ASM activities in conflict zones and during complex emergencies. The research is directly applied...
Special Geologic Studies: Artisanal and small-scale mining of conflict minerals
This project focuses on artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) of minerals and gemstones globally and the illegal mining and transport of these natural resources. Project scientists employ field mapping, geomorphological techniques, and remote sensing to map, monitor, and evaluate mineral deposits and ASM activities in conflict zones and during complex emergencies. The research is directly applied...