Mine plants and operations for commodities monitored by the National Minerals Information Center of the USGS. Operations included are those considered active in 2003 and surveyed by the USGS.
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| Service, version | URL | Capabilities document |
|---|---|---|
| WMS, version 1.3.0 | https://mrdata.usgs.gov/services/active-mines | Capabilities |
| WFS, version 1.1.0 | https://mrdata.usgs.gov/services/wfs/active-mines | Capabilities |
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