Mineral Resource Inventory of North Dakota
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Abstract
Aside from construction aggregate materials, the value of nonfuel mineral commodities that have been produced in North Dakota is small, although there is potential for the existence of several mineral resource deposit types which are not economically viable at this time. In this report, we present a mineral resource inventory of the State of North Dakota, developed by the U.S. Geological Survey at the request the Bureau of Land Management. To set the stage for that inventory, we briefly outline the long and complex geologic history of North Dakota that extends back more than 3 billion years. Using several existing databases, we summarize the distribution of known mineral commodities and the results of commodity exploration over time. Using all available data, we discuss the potential for economic occurrences of 13 commodities in North Dakota, including some listed as Critical Minerals.
Suggested Citation
Box, S.E., and Cossette, P.M., 2021, Mineral resource inventory of North Dakota: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2021–1057, 42 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr20211057.
ISSN: 2331-1258 (online)
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Table of Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Geology of North Dakota
- Mineral Inventory of North Dakota
- Summary
- References Cited
- Appendix 1
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Mineral resource inventory of North Dakota |
| Series title | Open-File Report |
| Series number | 2021-1057 |
| DOI | 10.3133/ofr20211057 |
| Year Published | 2021 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Publisher location | Reston, VA |
| Contributing office(s) | Geology, Minerals, Energy, and Geophysics Science Center |
| Description | Report: vii, 42 p.; 4 Appendixes |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| Online Only (Y/N) | Y |
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