Grade and tonnage data for tungsten vein and greisen deposits
September 26, 2024
Tungsten is a mineral commodity critical for national security and the economy. Vein and greisen deposits host wolframite, a tungsten ore mineral that accounts for a significant portion of global mine production and resources. This data release contains updated resource information for globally distributed deposits that underpin grade and tonnage modeling efforts.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Title | Grade and tonnage data for tungsten vein and greisen deposits |
| DOI | 10.5066/P1NJMDD9 |
| Authors | Jessica M Wilder, Graham W Lederer |
| Product Type | Data Release |
| Record Source | USGS Asset Identifier Service (AIS) |
| USGS Organization | Geology, Energy & Minerals Science Center |
| Rights | This work is marked with CC0 1.0 Universal |
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