It spurred an explosive migration to California and is yearned for as a piece of jewelry part of people's collection. Turns ...

In geology, even small layers can tell big stories. But figuring out the origins of such small layers can be a challenge, ...

The Trump administration’s proposed budget bill would cut funding to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) by nearly 40%, ...

Nearly two dozen state geological surveys depend heavily on federal funds. A proposed budget cut could slow or stop key geologic mapping work.

Dust from Sevier Dry Lake in southern Utah blows particulate as far north as Salt Lake City, but it also holds a vital ...

Yellowstone National Park's geological history is one of the most intensely studied in North America. A new geologic unit ...

Guwahati hosts the 2nd North East Geology and Mining Ministers Conclave. The Geological Survey of India identifies vast mineral potential in the Northeast. Assam is auctioning limestone blocks. The ...

A tiny new mineral named ehrigite, containing bismuth and tellurium, could revolutionize mining exploration and renewable energy.

That could affect funding relied on by survey offices in several Mountain West states. State geological surveys use federal funds to map where mineral deposits and energy sources are located. These ...

Maverick claimed that Utah Code allows mine operators to expand use into any new land sharing a mineral trend or geologic offshoot “without any regard for the number of ‘miles’ between the two sites.” ...