MineralMap

MineralMap puts the world's most comprehensive mining database in your pocket. Explore over 413,000 mines and mineral deposits across 215 countries, compiled from 12 authoritative government and scientific sources.
No subscription, no ads, no in-app purchases
**EXPLORE THE WORLD OF MINING**

Start with a global density grid showing mine concentrations across every continent. Drill down through regional grids to individual mine pins, color-coded by status — Active, Closed, Prospect, or Other. Switch between Standard, Hybrid, and Satellite map views to see mine sites in their real-world context.

**COMPREHENSIVE MINE DATA**

Every mine entry includes location, coordinates, commodities, status, mine type, deposit type, ownership, production history, and data provenance. See which independent sources verified each record, from the USGS Mineral Resources Data System to Geoscience Australia's OZMIN database.

**POWERFUL SEARCH & NAVIGATION**

- Search mines by name instantly
- Navigate by coordinates (decimal or compass notation), place names, or GPS
- Filter visible mines by commodity — Gold, Silver, Copper, Lithium, and 14 others
- Filter by status — Active, Closed, Prospect, or Other

**BROWSE & DISCOVER**

Explore mines organized by Country, Commodity, Status, or Mine Type. View statistics with interactive pie charts showing mine distribution breakdowns. Search and sort within any list. Discover something new with the Random Mine feature.

**NEAR ME**

Find mines near your current location with three views:
- **List** — sorted by distance with search and sort options
- **Map** — see nearby mines with driving routes and distance labels
- **Compass** — a live compass pointing to the 5 closest mines
Adjust the search radius from 25 km to 250 km.

**FAVORITES & NOTES**

Save mines you find interesting with a tap. Add personal notes to any mine. Sort your favorites by name, date added, country, or distance. Export your entire collection as a CSV file for use in spreadsheets or other tools.

**MINE DETAILS**

Tap any mine to see:
- Satellite imagery of the mine site
- Full location details with distance and bearing from you
- Primary, secondary, and tertiary commodities
- Mine type, deposit type, and ore minerals
- Operator and owner information
- Production capacity and facility data (where available)
- Discovery year and production history
- Data source verification

Get driving directions via Apple Maps or share mine details with anyone.

**ACTIVE OPERATIONS**

Browse mines with current production data, including facility type, production capacity, operators, and investors. Data sourced from USGS Mineral Operations.

**12 AUTHORITATIVE DATA SOURCES**

- USGS MRDS — Mineral Resources Data System
- MSHA — Mine Safety & Health Administration (updated weekly)
- USGS USMIN — Critical Minerals Database (2023)
- USGS PP1802 — Critical Minerals, Global (2017)
- USGS Major Deposits of the World
- GeoNames — Global Geographic Database
- OpenStreetMap — Community-mapped mine features
- PANGAEA — Satellite-verified mining polygons
- EGDI — European Geological Data Infrastructure (32 countries)
- Natural Resources Canada — Active mines (2025)
- Natural Resources Canada — Orphaned & Abandoned Mines (2024)
- Geoscience Australia — OZMIN Database
- IPIS — DRC Artisanal Mining Sites
- World Bank — Africa Mining Projects

**CUSTOMIZABLE**

- Choose your map marker style: Pin, Diamond, Pick, or Hexagon
- Switch between Metric and Imperial units
- Display coordinates in Decimal Degrees, Degrees Decimal Minutes, or Degrees Minutes Seconds
- Light, Dark, or System appearance

**ABOUT**

Created by an independent developer, electrical engineer, and world traveller who has visited 99 countries and counting. The original Mines & Minerals app was first built in 2010 out of a genuine interest in geology and exploration. Now rebuilt from the ground up with the best and most up-to-date data available, MineralMap is the definitive mining reference app.