United States Bureau of Mines
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For most of the 20th century, the United States Bureau of Mines (USBM) was the primary United States government agency conducting scientific research and disseminating information on the extraction, processing, use, and conservation of mineral resources. The Bureau was abolished in 1996.
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Formed | May 16, 1910 (1910-05-16) |
Dissolved | March 30, 1996 |
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Jurisdiction | Federal Government of the United States |
Headquarters | Washington, D.C., U.S. (former) |
Motto | Safety and Efficiency |
Parent department | Department of the Interior |
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