- includes mining technology, publications, maps, statistics, market information (& trends in mineral exploration), Aboriginal participation, etc.

- provides "Statistics and information on the worldwide supply of, demand for, and flow of minerals and materials essential to the U.S. economy, the national security, and protection of the environment"
- search for publications on specific minerals

- "provides scientific information for objective resource assessments and unbiased research results on mineral potential, production, consumption, and environmental effects. The MRP is the sole Federal source for this information."