A Foundational Guide to America’s Mineral Wealth

September 12, 2025

Understanding the nation’s mineral resources is more important than ever. From the push for clean energy to securing national defense, the availability of critical minerals directly impacts our economic and national security. The publication, Critical Mineral Resources of the United States, is an essential guide to this topic.

Critical Mineral Resources of the United States is an authoritative book that provides a comprehensive, data-rich look at the nation’s mineral wealth. The publication gives policymakers, researchers, and students the foundational knowledge they need by exploring:

  • The distribution and geology of key minerals across the United States.
  • The economic importance and supply chain of critical mineral resources.
  • The history of mineral resource development and policy implications.

This publication offers an evident and invaluable resource in an era of shifting global dynamics and increasing demand. It’s an essential tool for anyone seeking to understand the resources that drive our modern world.

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Minerals Yearbook: A valuable resource

May 10, 2024

The Minerals Yearbook is an annual publication by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) that reviews the mineral and material industries of the United States and foreign countries. It contains statistical data on materials and minerals and includes economic and technical trends and development information.

The Minerals Yearbook is published in three volumes. Volume I: Metals and Minerals covers metals and minerals and contains chapters on approximately 90 commodities. Volume II: Area Reports: Domestic reviews the U.S. mineral industry by State and Island possessions. Volume III: Area Reports: International annually reviews mineral production and trade and mineral-related government and industry developments in more than 175 foreign countries.

The Minerals Yearbook is a valuable resource for anyone interested in:

  • Mining and mineral industries: Professionals in mining, mineral processing, and related fields.
  • Trade and economics: Individuals involved in importing and exporting minerals and materials.
  • Geology and Earth science: Researchers and students studying the Earth’s resources.
  • General public: Anyone curious about the role of minerals in the global economy.

The Yearbook is available for purchase from the U.S. Government Online Bookstore.

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