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U.S. Reliance on Nonfuel Mineral Imports Increasing

U.S. Reliance on Nonfuel Mineral Imports Increasing

Key nonfuel mineral commodities that support the U.S. economy and national security are increasingly being sourced from outside the U.S., according to...

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USGS Reports Large Shifts in Global Primary Tantalum Mining from 2000 to 2014

USGS Reports Large Shifts in Global Primary Tantalum Mining from 2000 to 2014

Reston, VA— The United States is completely reliant on imports of tantalum, which is a commonly used element in electronics, to meet its domestic...

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Hydraulic Fracturing (Frac) Sand Sources and Production in the United States

Hydraulic Fracturing (Frac) Sand Sources and Production in the United States

Newly released research from the U.S. Geological Survey describes U.S. hydraulic fracturing (frac) sand deposits and their locations, and provides...

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Quick-Action Helps Maintain Key Mining Industries during Ebola Outbreak

Quick-Action Helps Maintain Key Mining Industries during Ebola Outbreak

The important mining industries of Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone were able to largely maintain their operations during the deadly 2014-2015 Ebola...

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Updated Information on Cuba Mineral and Petroleum Resources Released

Updated Information on Cuba Mineral and Petroleum Resources Released

Cuba is among the top 10 producers of cobalt and nickel and has significant other mineral and petroleum resources, according to a new U.S. Geological...

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Value of U.S. Mineral Production Increases Despite Lower Metal Prices

Value of U.S. Mineral Production Increases Despite Lower Metal Prices

The estimated value of mineral production increased in the United States in 2014, despite the decline in price for most precious metals, the U.S...

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