Mineral commodity summaries 2020

Data sheets contain information on the domestic industry structure, Government programs, tariffs, and 5-year salient statistics for more than 90 individual minerals and materials.Mineral Industry Surveys-These periodic statistical and economic reports are designed to provide timely statistical data on production, shipments, stocks, and consumption of significant mineral commodities and are available at https://www.usgs.gov/centers/nmic/mineral-industry-surveys.The surveys are issued monthly, quarterly, or at other regular intervals.Materials Flow Studies-These publications describe the flow of minerals and materials from extraction to ultimate disposition to help better understand the economy, manage the use of natural resources, and protect the environment and are available at https://www.usgs.gov/centers/nmic/materials-flow.Recycling Reports-These studies illustrate the recycling of metal commodities and identify recycling trends and are available at https://www.usgs.gov/centers/nmic/recycling-statistics-and-information.