Developed by the U.S. Geological Survey, or USGS, during the first Trump administration, Earth MRI aims to comprehensively map the nation ... to explore the critical mineral content of mine waste ...

The Science Education Center houses thousands of rock and mineral samples in what is known as "The Rock & Mineral Room." The entire collection can be viewed by clicking on each of the virtual drawers ...

A screenshot of Earth MRI's acquisition viewer with a color-coded map of minerals ... explore the critical mineral content of mine waste located in tailings ponds and rock piles around the country.

An Earth MRI map showing data collected ... their efforts to explore the critical mineral content of mine waste located in tailings ponds and rock piles around the country. Mine waste is ...