Gold Statistics and Information - USGS
Gold has been treasured since ancient times for its beauty and permanence. Most of the gold that is fabricated today goes into the manufacture of jewelry. However, because of its superior electrical conductivity and resistance to corrosion and other desirable combinations of physical and stone properties, gold also emerged in the late 20th century as an essential
National Minerals Information Center - USGS
Each chapter of the 2020 edition of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Mineral Commodity Summaries (MCS) includes information on events, trends, and issues for each mineral commodity as well as discussions and tabular presentations on domestic industry structure, Government programs, tariffs, 5-year salient statistics, and world production and...
Gold - USGS
U.S. Geological Survey General-Interest Publication -- Gold. Through the ages, men and women have cherished gold, and many have had a compelling desire to amass great quantities of it -- so compelling a desire, in fact, that the frantic need to seek and hoard gold has been aptly named "gold fever."
International Minerals Statistics and Information - USGS
Minerals Yearbook (Volume III. -- Area Reports: International)Listed below are chapters from the Minerals Yearbook (Volume III. -- Area Reports: International). These annual reviews are designed to provide timely statistical data on mineral commodities in various countries. Each report includes sections on government policies and programs, environmental issues, trade and
USGS Mineral Resources On-Line Spatial Data
Estimates of the number and size of undiscovered mineral deposits in the US containing gold, silver copper, lead, and zinc. ... Mine plants and operations for commodities monitored by the National Minerals Information Center of the USGS. Operations included are those considered active in 2003 and surveyed by the USGS.
USGS Minerals
The USGS Mineral Resources Program (MRP) delivers unbiased science and information to increase understanding of ore formation, undiscovered mineral resource potential, production, consumption, and how minerals interact with the environment.
National Minerals Information Center - Publications - USGS
A compilation of data on mineral production, imports, exports, stocks, reported and apparent consumption publications. Each chapter of the 2020 edition of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Mineral Commodity Summaries (MCS) includes information on events, trends, and issues for each mineral commodity ...
Commodity Statistics and Information - USGS
Information on production and production capacities for energy minerals is also available in the country chapters of the USGS Minerals Yearbook.Nonfuel minerals - alphabetical index to publications, contacts, and links to more information
Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) - USGS
Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) MRDS is a collection of reports describing metallic and nonmetallic mineral resources throughout the world. Included are deposit name, location, commodity, deposit description, geologic characteristics, production, reserves, resources, and references. It subsumes the original MRDS and MAS/MILS.
Mineral Commodity Summaries - USGS
Mineral Commodity Summaries 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.
Gold Prospecting | How to Find Gold in the United States
Gold Prospecting in the United States ... There are many publications of interest to those seeking more information about gold. The United States Geological Survey has published lots of reports about general geology and mineral resources for most of the major gold-producing areas.
USGS: Mineral Resources On-Line Spatial Data: gold
Epithermal gold-silver deposits are vein, stockwork, disseminated, and replacement deposits that are mined primarily for their gold and silver contents; some deposits also contain substantial resources of lead, zinc, copper, and (or) mercury.
Historical Statistics for Mineral and Material ... - USGS
2014 version Online Only. For global mineral and material commodities data, see Data Series 896 General Notes. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) provides information to the public and to policy-makers concerning the current use and flow of minerals and materials in the United States economy.
Minerals Information Data System (MIDS) - USGS
For now, you can download a Pdf version of a blank canvass form below, which can be completed and faxed, emailed, or surface mailed back to us. If you are unable to find a specific canvass form, please contact Elizabeth Sangine([email protected]). Sorry for the inconvenience!
USGS: Mineral Resources On-Line Spatial Data: mine sites
Epithermal gold-silver deposits are vein, stockwork, disseminated, and replacement deposits that are mined primarily for their gold and silver contents; some deposits also contain substantial resources of lead, zinc, copper, and (or) mercury.
Metal Prices in the United States Through 2010 - USGS
This report, which updates and revises the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) (1999) publication, “Metal Prices in the United States Through 1998,” presents an extended price history for a wide range of metals available in a single document. Such information can be useful for the analysis of mineral commodity issues, as well as for other purposes.
Events Affecting Gold Exploration in Venezuela ... - USGS
May 07, 2014 · Events Affecting Gold Exploration in Venezuela Since 1999. Abstract. The structure of the gold mining industry in Venezuela has changed significantly since 1999 as a result of Government policy changes and industry response to these changes.
Metallic Mineral Resource Assessment of the ... - USGS
Jun 16, 2005 · The USGS assessment primarily focused on gold and silver deposits, which are the metallic minerals most likely to be explored for and mined in the Humboldt River Basin region in the foreseeable future.
MINERAL COMMODITY SUMMARIES 2019
This publication has been prepared by the National Minerals Information Center. Information about the Center and its products is available from the internet at https://minerals.usgs.gov/minerals or by writing to Director, National Minerals Information Center, 988 National Center, Reston, VA 20192.