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      Originator: Peters, Stephen G.
      Originator: Nokleberg, Warren J.
      Originator: Doebrich, Jeff L.
      Originator: Bawiec, Walter J.
      Originator: Orris, Greta J.
      Originator: Sutphin, David M.
      Originator: Wilburn, David R.
      Publication_Date: 2005
      Title: Geology and nonfuel mineral deposits of Asia and the Pacific
      Series_Information:
        Series_Name: Open-File Report
        Issue_Identification: 2005-1294-C
      Publication_Information:
        Publication_Place: Reston, VA
        Publisher: Geological Survey (U.S.)
      Online_Linkage: http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2005/1294/c/index.htm
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    Abstract: Report on known and undiscovered nonfuel mineral deposits and resources of the Asia and Pacific region. Includes the age and type of rocks that contain the deposits, and regional exploration history.
    Purpose: Global mineral resource assessment
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      Theme_Keyword: Copper
      Theme_Keyword: Gold
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      Theme_Keyword: economic geology
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      Place_Keyword: fLD60 = Australia and New Zealand
      Place_Keyword: fBG = Bangladesh
      Place_Keyword: fBT = Bhutan
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      Place_Keyword: fKS = Korea, Republic of
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      Place_Keyword: fNP = Nepal
      Place_Keyword: fPK = Pakistan
      Place_Keyword: fLD90 = Southeast Asia
      Place_Keyword: fCE = Sri Lanka
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  Use_Constraints: none
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        Contact_Organization: USGS -- GD
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        Address:
          12201 Sunrise Valley Drive
          Mail Stop 954
        City: Reston
        State_or_Province: VA
        Postal_Code: 20192-0002
        Country: USA
      Contact_Voice_Telephone: 703-648-6328
      Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 703-648-6383
      Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: thkress@usgs.gov
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        Contact_Organization: USGS ER GD
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        City: Reston
        State_or_Province: VA
        Postal_Code: 20192-0002
        Country: USA
      Contact_Voice_Telephone: 703-648-6533
      Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 703-648-6252
      Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: pschweitzer@usgs.gov
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    Although all data and software published in this report have been used
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    to the accuracy of the data and related materials or the functioning of
    the software.  The act of distribution shall not constitute any such
    warranty, and no responsibility is assumed by the USGS in the use of
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