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USGS invests millions in critical minerals
In 2023 alone, the federal geological survey invested $51M into Earth MRI scans of 35 states as part of a nationwide critical minerals search. From rare earths in Northern Maine to lithium in Southern... — Updated 11/28/2023 Full story
USGS Earth MRI scans Arizona Copper Belt
Explores critical mineral potential across large area of southeast AZ; extends a similar survey of copper belt in SW NM. In its ongoing nationwide search for minerals critical to America's economy,... — Updated 11/25/2023
Nextgen miners might include microbes
Each year in Canada, roughly 200 active mines contribute to billions of tons of mining waste. The estimated number of tailing storage facilities surveyed worldwide is over 12,000. While considered... — Updated 11/15/2023
Evidence of larger Sheep Creek REE deposit
New geophysical surveys identify potential source of the high-grade rare earths found on the surface at Montana project. A pair of recent geophysical surveys has identified a potentially larger source of... — Updated 10/24/2023
Earth MRI scan for US critical minerals
From rare earths in Northern Maine to lithium in Southern California and graphite in Alaska, the U.S. Geological Survey is on a mission to discover minerals critical to the nation's economy and clean... — Updated 9/11/2023 Full story
An unconventional critical minerals push
As the cracks in the wall continue to chill the bones of an ill-prepared American clean-energy economy, attention has been paid to nearly every facet imaginable to obtain the minerals critical to fuel a... — Updated 9/11/2023 Full story
USGS funds new Earth MRI scans in Alaska
Home to deposits and prospects enriched with 49 out of the 50 minerals deemed critical to the United States, Alaska is the single best state in the nation to explore for the minerals and metals needed for... — Updated 5/23/2023
USGS scours Ozarks for critical minerals
To gain a better understanding of the potential for critical minerals in the Ozarks, the U.S. Geological Survey has partnered with Arkansas and Missouri geologists on a $2.75 million program that will... — Updated 4/16/2023 Full story
Rare Earth MRI discovery in Maine
A recent rare earth elements discovery in the far northern reaches of Maine demonstrates the value of the U.S. Geological Survey's Earth Mapping Resources Initiative, or Earth MRI, an aptly named project... — Updated 4/16/2023 Full story
USGS launches 3 new Earth MRI scans
As part of its nationwide scan for domestic sources of critical minerals, the U.S. Geological Survey is investing just over $1 million to gain a better understanding of the potential for cobalt, nickel,... — Updated 2/2/2023
Critical Earth MRI scan of Nevada, Oregon
USGS to carry out Earth MRI scan of lithium-rich areas of western states. Building upon its successful scans of the United States for potential sources of minerals critical to everything from smartphones... — Updated 12/6/2022
USGS invests another $6M in Earth MRIs
Great Plains states, CO-WY border to be scanned for critical minerals. In its ongoing quest to identify domestic sources of the 50 minerals deemed critical to America's economy and security, the U.S.... — Updated 11/3/2022
Southwest US critical mineral reflections
USGS, NASA use hyperspectral imaging to seek critical minerals in Southwest US. To gain a broader view of potential domestic sources of the minerals needed for everything from electronic devices and househ... — Updated 10/18/2022
Overlooked tin connects the Digital Age
From flashlights to supercomputers, tin is the glue for an electronic age Lost in the clamor for lithium, nickel and other metals needed for the batteries powering electric vehicles and modern... — Updated 9/27/2022 Full story
White House funds critical minerals search
The U.S. Department of the Interior is distributing more than $74.6 million to 30 states for critical minerals investigations under the U.S. Geological Survey Earth Mapping Resources Initiative, or... — Updated 7/12/2022
USGS report informs critical mineral policy
The United States depends on foreign countries for more than 50 percent of its supply of 31 minerals considered critical to the nation's economic wellbeing and national security, including 100 percent impo... — Updated 7/2/2022