By Shane Lasley
Metal Tech News
USGS launches 3 new Earth MRI scans
For critical minerals in Missouri, Montana, and Minnesota Metal Tech News - January 20, 2023
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Last updated 2/2/2023 at 3:48am
Adrian Bender, U.S. Geological Survey
One aspect of the USGS Earth MRI program is the mapping and sampling of surfacing geology in areas known for their critical mineral potential. This photo shows USGS geoscientist Jamey Jones sampling an outcrop in Alaska.
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, niobium, rare earths, manganese, platinum group elements, and other essential metals in Missouri, Montana, and Minnesota.
In 2022, the U.S. Department of the Interior allotted more than $74 mill...
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