26 National Geochemical Database and Mineral Resources Program: key to main minerals and rocks in US and the World
The National Geochemical Database project assembles, reformats, corrects, and archives historical data obtained from the geochemical analysis of millions of geologic samples collected for USGS studies. These data, representing hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of USGS research, are provided to USGS researchers; other Federal agencies; State Geological Surveys and Environmental Protection agencies; mining, mineral exploration, and environmental industries; independent consultants; academicians; students; and private citizens through online portals and project collaboration.
Main web site: https://www.usgs.gov/centers/gggsc/science/national-geochemical-database?utm_source=chatgpt.com
National Geochemical Database: Geochemistry of rocks, sediments, soils, and concentrates from the National Geochemical Database. Primarily inorganic elemental concentrations, most samples are of earth materials in the continental US and Alaska. https://mrdata.usgs.gov/ngdb/
The Mineral Resources Program delivers data about the life cycle of mineral resources, including critical minerals, from occurrence to end of life, including supply chains and supply chain risks of mineral commodities. Mineral Resources Data: https://www.usgs.gov/programs/mineral-resources-program/mineral-resources-data
Mineral Resources Online Spatial Data: Interactive maps and downloadable data for regional and global analysis.https://mrdata.usgs.gov/
