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Explore this collection of photos, maps, infographics and videos related to USGS energy and mineral research.
Stair step diagram showing USGS steps towards supporting the strategic exploration and recovery of critical minerals in mine wastes.
Steps include:
Stair step diagram showing USGS steps towards supporting the strategic exploration and recovery of critical minerals in mine wastes.
Steps include:
From Maybe to Mineable
Scientists use different terms to communicate the strength of evidence - or uncertainty - for mineable minerals.
On a scale from less information and higher uncertainty to more information and lower uncertainty:
From Maybe to Mineable
Scientists use different terms to communicate the strength of evidence - or uncertainty - for mineable minerals.
On a scale from less information and higher uncertainty to more information and lower uncertainty:
Critical Mineral Focus Areas in the Conterminous United States Infographic Poster (24" X 36" original size)
Critical Mineral Focus Areas in the Conterminous United States Infographic Poster (24" X 36" original size)
The life cycle of molybdenum, from primary material to downstream products.
The life cycle of molybdenum, from primary material to downstream products.
Geologist collecting samples for analyses related to age, chemistry, mineral composition, and mineralization in the Kuskokwim region along a ridge near Aniak, Alaska.
Geologist collecting samples for analyses related to age, chemistry, mineral composition, and mineralization in the Kuskokwim region along a ridge near Aniak, Alaska.
Geologists discuss observations pertaining to the Kuskokwim region with a view along a ridge near Aniak, Alaska.
Geologists discuss observations pertaining to the Kuskokwim region with a view along a ridge near Aniak, Alaska.
The USGS Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI) is accelerating modern geological and geophysical mapping across the Eastern United States and the nation.
The USGS Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI) is accelerating modern geological and geophysical mapping across the Eastern United States and the nation.
The USGS Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI) is accelerating modern geological and geophysical mapping across the Western United States and the nation.
The USGS Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI) is accelerating modern geological and geophysical mapping across the Western United States and the nation.
The USGS Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI) is accelerating modern geological and geophysical mapping across the Western United States and the nation.
The USGS Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI) is accelerating modern geological and geophysical mapping across the Western United States and the nation.
The USGS Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI) is accelerating modern geological and geophysical mapping across the Eastern United States and the nation.
The USGS Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI) is accelerating modern geological and geophysical mapping across the Eastern United States and the nation.
The USGS Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI) is accelerating modern geological and geophysical mapping across Alaska and the nation.
The USGS Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI) is accelerating modern geological and geophysical mapping across Alaska and the nation.
The USGS Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI) is accelerating modern geological and geophysical mapping across Alaska and the nation.
The USGS Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI) is accelerating modern geological and geophysical mapping across Alaska and the nation.