This map shows the mineral systems map from the Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI). Through Earth MRI, USGS brings together federal and state experts to:
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Mineral Systems Map: Areas with Potential to Host Subsurface Critical Minerals
This map shows the mineral systems map from the Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI). Through Earth MRI, USGS brings together federal and state experts to:
Earth MRI First Five Years Accomplishments
Earth MRI: The First Five Years
The Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI) is modernizing the Nation’s mapping and geoscience data, benefitting regions, states and local communities.
By the Numbers:
40 States and Territories partnered with Earth MRI
Earth MRI: The First Five Years
The Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI) is modernizing the Nation’s mapping and geoscience data, benefitting regions, states and local communities.
By the Numbers:
40 States and Territories partnered with Earth MRI
Earth MRI Mineral Systems Map Gray
Map showing areas within the 23 mineral systems identified by the Mineral Resources Program and Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI).
Map showing areas within the 23 mineral systems identified by the Mineral Resources Program and Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI).
Earth MRI Mineral Systems Map Colorful
Map showing the 23 mineral systems identified by the Mineral Resources Program and Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI)
Map showing the 23 mineral systems identified by the Mineral Resources Program and Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI)
3d geophysical map of the Idaho Cobalt Belt
This image shows a 3d visualization of geophysical data collected over the Idaho Cobalt Belt by the Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI).
This image shows a 3d visualization of geophysical data collected over the Idaho Cobalt Belt by the Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI).
Areas with potential for key critical minerals in microchips
Map of areas with potential for key critical minerals in microchips.
Map of areas with potential for key critical minerals in microchips.
Areas with potential for key critical minerals in high-capacity batteries
Map of areas with potential for key critical minerals in high capacity batteries.
Map of areas with potential for key critical minerals in high capacity batteries.
Medicine Bow LLFA Survey Map
A map of the airborne geophysical survey area in the Medicine Mountains region of Wyoming
A map of the airborne geophysical survey area in the Medicine Mountains region of Wyoming
Mineral Systems Map of the United States
Maps showing parts of 23 mineral systems that could host critical mineral resources in the United States. These areas are used to prioritize data collection and analysis by Earth MRI.
Maps showing parts of 23 mineral systems that could host critical mineral resources in the United States. These areas are used to prioritize data collection and analysis by Earth MRI.
Montana
A view of the Boulder Mountains from US-12 west of Helena. These mountains lie at the north end of the Boulder Batholith.
A view of the Boulder Mountains from US-12 west of Helena. These mountains lie at the north end of the Boulder Batholith.
Aircraft with Geophysical Survey Equipment
A typical survey airplane. The magnetic sensor is placed in an extension on the back of the airplane to reduce the impact of the airplane’s own magnetic field.
A typical survey airplane. The magnetic sensor is placed in an extension on the back of the airplane to reduce the impact of the airplane’s own magnetic field.
Pennington Mountain Critical Minerals Earth MRI Geophysical Scan
The anomaly at Pennington Mountain is visible in the geophysical data collected in aerial surveys conducted in 2021.
The anomaly at Pennington Mountain is visible in the geophysical data collected in aerial surveys conducted in 2021.
Pennington Mountain Rock with Critical Minerals
A fine-grained volcanic rock (trachyte) that hosts rare earth elements, niobium, and zirconium, all which are considered critical mineral resources. This rock was found on Pennington Mountain in Maine. Image courtesy of Chunzeng Wang, University of Maine-Presque Isle.
A fine-grained volcanic rock (trachyte) that hosts rare earth elements, niobium, and zirconium, all which are considered critical mineral resources. This rock was found on Pennington Mountain in Maine. Image courtesy of Chunzeng Wang, University of Maine-Presque Isle.
Piper Navajo fixed-wing aircraft with rear facing stinger magnetometer
A Piper Navajo fixed-wing aircraft with rear facing stinger magnetometer. Credit: New-Sense Geophysics Limited
A Piper Navajo fixed-wing aircraft with rear facing stinger magnetometer. Credit: New-Sense Geophysics Limited