U.S. Geological Survey Mineral Resources Program—Mineral resource science supporting informed decisionmaking

• DOI: 10.3133/fs20163034
• Publication Date: 2016-09-19T21:47:00Z
• Authors: Aleeza M. Wilkins; Jeff L. Doebrich
• Keywords: Geological survey; Mineral resource classification; Mineral exploration

First posted September 19, 2016 For additional information, contact: Mineral Resources Program Coordinator U.S. Geological Survey 913 National Center 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive Reston, VA 20192 Phone: [phone] Email: [e-mail] visit the USGS Web site at http://minerals.usgs.gov The (MRP) delivers unbiased science and information to increase understanding of mineral resource potential, production, consumption, how resources interact with environment. MRP is Federal Government’s sole source for this information. goals are (1) formation, (2) provide inventories assessments, (3) broaden knowledge effects on environment society, (4) analysis availability reliability supplies.