EMMA Icon: Mineral Resources Research

By Mineral Resources Program August 2024 (approx.)

Icon symbolizing full life cycle of mineral resources. Icon of minerals surrounded by cycle of three arrows. First arrow: map and cart of coal. Second arrow: phone and electric car. Third arrow: recycling symbol and trash bin.

Detailed Description

The USGS Mineral Resources Program studies the full life cycle of mineral resources. This icon represents Mineral Resources Program research, from occurence and extraction (symbolized by the map and coal cart) to use (symbolized by the phone and electric car) and end of life disposal and recycling (trash can and recycling symbol).

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.