Some topics in English newsmagazines in 2020, with special reference to mineral resources, quality of construction aggregates, and closing a geoscience department

Abstract

Information collected from geological newsmagazines in 2020 is reviewed. First topic is mineral resources such as mineral commodity summary in USA, porphyry deposits, international cooperation for critical minerals, an environmental analysis of the smelters with a use of tree rings, and mineralogy of lithium. Second topic is the pyrrhotite distribution map in USA. It is prepared for construction aggregates to prevent failing concrete. Third, the event that led to closing a geoscience departure is reviewed.