Karyn A. Stanley Nick A Karl David R. Wilburn 2015 <p>This summary of international mineral exploration activities for the year 2014 draws upon information from industry sources, published literature, and specialists in the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Minerals Information Center.&nbsp; The summary provides data on exploration budgets by region and mineral commodity, identifies significant mineral discoveries and areas of mineral exploration, discusses government programs affecting the mineral exploration industry, and presents analyses of exploration activities performed by the mineral industry</p> application/pdf en Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration Exploration review article