Mineral Resources Program
The USGS Mineral Resources Program (MRP) provides scientific information for objective resource assessments and unbiased research results on mineral potential, production, consumption, and environmental effects. The MRP is the sole Federal source for this information. The MRP funds research to address two major program functions:
The unique expertise developed by MRP over many decades in response to mineral-resource-related issues is now in demand to support applications such as public health research and remediation of natural hazards. |
What You Will Find on This Site
About the Program — How the Program began, how it is funded and evaluated, its major components and products.
About Mineral Resources Science — What MRP activities study and measure, the methodology, and its' importance to the USGS.
Mineral Resources Activities — Information about current and past mineral resources activities throughout the United States.
Mineral Resources Products — Links to MRP-funded data portals and reports.