USGS: U.S. minerals sector declined in 2009, more dependent on foreign mineral sources
The USGS is the sole federal provider of objective assessments on mineral resources, production, consumption, and environmental effects. The USGS collects, analyzes, and disseminates current data on mineral commodity industries in the United States and about 180 other countries.
The USGS report “Mineral Commodity Summaries 2010” is available at http://minerals.usgs.gov/minerals/pubs/mcs/.
