U.S. mineral dependence—Statistical compilation of U.S. and world mineral production, consumption, and trade, 1990–2010
Open-File Report
2013-1184
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Abstract
This report provides insight into the dependence of the United States on foreign supply to meet the country’s mineral needs. When determining vulnerabilities to the U.S. supply, it is not enough to look solely at the mining source for each mineral to determine the potential impact that a supply disruption might have on the Nation’s economy. The tables that accompany this report help to illustrate the importance not only of the mining and processing of minerals but also the exporting countries and end uses. Understanding the total risks and costs of supply disruptions along the supply chain are beyond the scope of this report. However, this overview of mineral production, consumption, and trade highlights the importance of understanding what is happening at each point along the supply chain.
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | U.S. mineral dependence—Statistical compilation of U.S. and world mineral production, consumption, and trade, 1990–2010 |
| Series title | Open-File Report |
| Series number | 2013-1184 |
| DOI | 10.3133/ofr20131184 |
| Year Published | 2013 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Publisher location | Reston, VA |
| Contributing office(s) | National Minerals Information Center |
| Description | Report: ii, 6 p.; Tables 1-85 Excel |
| Online Only (Y/N) | Y |
| Google Analytic Metrics | Metrics page |