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U.S. Geological Survey mineral databases; MRDS and MAS/MILS

April 1, 2000

These two CD-ROM's contain the latest version of the Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) database and the Minerals Availability System/Minerals Industry Location System (MAS/MILS) database for coverage of North America and the world outside North America. The records in the MRDS database each contain almost 200 data fields describing metallic and nonmetallic mineral resources, deposits, and commodities. The records in the MAS/MILS database each contain almost 100 data fields describing mines and mineral processing plans.

Citation Information

Publication Year 2000
Title U.S. Geological Survey mineral databases; MRDS and MAS/MILS
DOI 10.3133/ds52
Authors E.J. McFaul, G.T. Mason, W.B. Ferguson, B. R. Lipin
Publication Type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Series Title Data Series
Series Number 52
Index ID ds52
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Eastern Mineral and Environmental Resources Science Center