Critical Minerals in Zinc Ore—An Update on Earth Mapping Resources Initiative Research in the Boulder Batholith Region, Montana
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U.S. Geological Survey research is providing key critical mineral information that may have potential for critical mineral production of several mining districts in the Boulder Batholith region, to better understand the abundance and distribution of natural resources within this region. Continued research can be used to show the potential for previously undiscovered critical mineral resources in southwestern Montana and in other parts of the United States.
Suggested Citation
Gaynor, S.P., Anderson, E.D., Eastman, K.A., Lund, K., Gammons, C., Lowers, H., and Thompson, J., 2026, Critical minerals in zinc ore—An update on Earth Mapping Resources Initiative research in the Boulder Batholith region, Montana: U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet 2026–3064, 6 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/fs20263064.
ISSN: 2327-6932 (online)
Table of Contents
- Plain Language Summary
- Introduction
- Mineral Deposits of the Butte Mining District, Southwestern Montana
- Zinc Ore and Critical Minerals
- Estimating the Critical Minerals in Butte, Montana, Zinc Ore
- Conclusions
- References Cited
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| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Critical minerals in zinc ore—An update on Earth Mapping Resources Initiative Research in the Boulder Batholith region, Montana |
| Series title | Fact Sheet |
| Series number | 2026-3064 |
| DOI | 10.3133/fs20263064 |
| Publication Date | March 04, 2026 |
| Year Published | 2026 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Publisher location | Reston VA |
| Contributing office(s) | Geology, Geophysics, and Geochemistry Science Center |
| Online Only (Y/N) | Y |