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usgs-minerals

Retrieve and analyze USGS mineral commodity data from ScienceBase.

Updated Mar 5, 2026
Search Tags:#geology#supply chain#lithium#usgs#minerals#commodity data#magnesium
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jpfielding/claude.pnge --skill usgs-minerals
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: usgs-minerals
Source: https://github.com/jpfielding/claude.pnge/tree/main/skills/usgs-minerals
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jpfielding/claude.pnge --skill usgs-minerals

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) and scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides access to comprehensive data on mineral production, reserves, and prices from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), enabling detailed analysis of critical mineral resources and supply chains.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Data Retrieval: Fetches data from USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries (MCS) and World Minerals Outlook.
  • Commodity Analysis: Provides statistics on production, reserves, prices, and import reliance for over 80 commodities, including lithium and magnesium.
  • Use Case: Analyze global lithium production trends by country, compare reserve data, and understand U.S. import reliance for strategic minerals.

Quick Start

Use the usgs-minerals skill to find the world mine production of lithium for 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions about usgs-minerals

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I find global lithium production statistics and country-level reserves data?▼

You can query USGS mineral commodity data to retrieve production statistics, global reserves, and country-level tables for lithium. The skill parses CSV data from Mineral Commodity Summaries to provide narrative trend analysis.

What is the best way to check U.S. import reliance for critical minerals like magnesium?▼

You can analyze U.S. import reliance for critical minerals like magnesium by querying USGS commodity data. The skill provides import reliance percentages, supply chain insights, and pricing trends for strategic mineral resources.

Can I retrieve world mine output data for multiple commodities from USGS ScienceBase?▼

Yes, you can retrieve world mine output data for multiple commodities from USGS ScienceBase. The skill supports queries on production statistics, commodity pricing trends, and global reserves for over 80 commodities.

Does this mineral commodity data include pricing trends and global reserves for strategic minerals?▼

Mineral commodity data includes pricing trends and global reserves for strategic minerals. The skill fetches data from USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries and World Minerals Outlook to enable detailed analysis of critical mineral supply chains.

How do I analyze critical mineral supply chains using USGS World Minerals Outlook data?▼

You can analyze critical mineral supply chains using USGS World Minerals Outlook data by fetching commodity statistics, parsing CSV data, and generating country-level tables with narrative trend analysis for production and reserves.

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