Global Mining Operations (USGS MRDS)
Quick answer: The USGS MRDS provides global mineral deposit locations with commodity, status, and type data for thousands of mining operations worldwide.
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Format
CSV / Shapefile / KML
Geometry
Point (mine locations)
Coverage
Global
Resolution
Mine-level point data
About this dataset
Global mine location data with commodity, status, and production capacity from the USGS Mineral Resources Data System.
Global mine datasets provide location data for thousands of mining operations worldwide. The USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) includes commodity type (coal, gold, copper, iron ore, etc.), operational status, and deposit type data for mineral deposits globally.
How to download
- 1 Open the USGS MRDS portal.
- 2 Search by commodity type and region.
- 3 Download the mineral deposit data as CSV or Shapefile.
- 4 Import into GIS for mine site mapping and spatial analysis.
FAQ
What commodities are covered?
Major commodities include copper, gold, iron ore, coal, zinc, lead, nickel, bauxite, and rare earth elements.
Is it free?
Yes. The USGS MRDS provides free global mineral deposit data as a public resource.