News Releases
USGS Updates U.S. Critical Mineral Deposits
1,271 known deposits across 41 states and Puerto Rico; one-third have no past production
1,271 known deposits across 41 states and Puerto Rico; one-third have no past production
USGS Cooperative National Geologic Map Now Covers 50 States, U.S. Territories
New version unlocks geology critical to understanding resources and hazards across the Nation
New version unlocks geology critical to understanding resources and hazards across the Nation
USGS and Nebraska Release First-Ever Statewide Map of Surface Geology
Interior Releases Major Update on Coal Potential Beneath Federal Lands
356 billion short tons in the lower 48, led by Wyoming, and at least 140 billion short tons in Alaska – enough to last 600 years
356 billion short tons in the lower 48, led by Wyoming, and at least 140 billion short tons in Alaska – enough to last 600 years
USGS Releases Assessment of Undiscovered Oil and Gas Resources in Buda Limestone of Texas
184 billion cubic feet of gas, 12 million barrels of oil estimated under Eagle Ford
184 billion cubic feet of gas, 12 million barrels of oil estimated under Eagle Ford
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