The West Virginia Geological & Economic Survey is the recipient of a $123,555.76 federal Project Grant awarded by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) under the National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation Program (CFDA 15.814). The grant will fund a 2-year project from May 1, 2024 to April 30, 2026 to improve preservation and accessibility of the Survey's geological samples and data. Key activities include:
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Transferring crushed rock samples from deteriorating bags to plastic containers and photographing geological cores to make data more accessible.
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Purchasing a handheld X-ray fluorescence device and industrial shelving to enhance analytical capabilities and organization of the Survey's rock core collection for critical minerals research.
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Submitting 200 geological samples to USGS for geochemical analyses to characterize potential critical mineral resources.
All project deliverables, including sample data, core photographs, and geochemical analyses, will be made publicly available through the Survey's website and the ReSciColl registry.
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