QuoteU.S. Geological Survey
Part of the U.S. Department of the Interior, the USGS began in 1879 to study the nation's lands and resources. Today, we monitor, analyze, and predict Earth's changing systems. Our science provides clear, reliable data that protects lives and property, supports energy and mineral decisions, strengthens water infrastructure, and promotes economic growth.
Link: https://usgs.gov (https://usgs.gov)
QuoteMineral Industry Surveys
Mineral Industry Surveys (MIS) are periodic on-line statistical and economic publications designed to provide timely statistical data on production, distribution, stocks, and consumption of significant mineral commodities. These publications are issued monthly, quarterly, or annually.
Link: https://www.usgs.gov/centers/national-minerals-information-center/mineral-industry-surveys (https://www.usgs.gov/centers/national-minerals-information-center/mineral-industry-surveys)
QuoteMineral Commodity Surveys
Published on an annual basis, this report is the earliest Government publication to furnish estimates covering nonfuel mineral industry data. Data sheets contain information on the domestic industry structure, Government programs, tariffs, and 5-year salient statistics for over 90 individual minerals and materials.
Link: https://www.usgs.gov/centers/national-minerals-information-center/mineral-commodity-summaries (https://www.usgs.gov/centers/national-minerals-information-center/mineral-commodity-summaries)
QuoteMajor mineral deposits of the world
Regional locations and general geologic setting of known deposits of major nonfuel mineral commodities.
(Map and data)
Link: https://mrdata.usgs.gov/major-deposits/ (https://mrdata.usgs.gov/major-deposits/)
QuoteUSMIN Mineral Deposit Database
A developing national-scale geospatial database that will be an authoritative source of information on the most important mines, mineral deposits, and mineral districts of the United States.
(Map and data)
Link: https://mrdata.usgs.gov/deposit/ (https://mrdata.usgs.gov/deposit/)
QuoteMineral Resources Data Catalog
Interactive maps and downloadable data for regional and global analysis.
Link: https://mrdata.usgs.gov/ (https://mrdata.usgs.gov/)