Geoscience FAQ
Where can I find statistics about the supply and demand of industrial minerals?
Information preserved from American Geosciences Institute.
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) maintains statistics about the worldwide supply of approximately 90 mineral commodities, including significant industrial minerals such as sand and gravel.
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- Commodity Statistics and Information (Reports, Data, Fact sheets), U.S. Geological Survey
Non-fuel mineral statistics and information
- State Minerals Statistics and Information (Reports & Data), U.S. Geological Survey
Non-fuel mineral statistics and information for each U.S. state
- National Minerals Information Center (Website), U.S. Geological Survey
Statistics and information on the worldwide supply of, demand for, and flow of minerals and materials essential to the U.S. economy, the national security, and protection of the environment
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