Ryan Taylor is a Research Geologist with the U. S. Geological Survey (USGS), specializing in economic geology. His research focuses on orogenic gold deposits, sediment-hosted lead-zinc systems, and critical mineral resources, particularly in California and Alaska. He holds a PhD in Geology from the Colorado School of Mines.
He is involved in identifying new sources for critical minerals, which are essential for advanced technologies.
Ryan Taylor
Research geochemist/economic geologist at U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Golden, Colorado, United States
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Topics They Care About
Economic Geology
His official expertise at the USGS is in economic geology, focusing on the origins and characteristics of valuable mineral deposits.
Critical Mineral Resources
Leads research projects for the USGS investigating domestic sources of critical minerals, such as rare earth elements, vital for technology and defense.
Mine Waste Recycling
He has researched the possibility of extracting valuable rare earth elements from old mine waste, reducing mining costs and helping remediate mined areas.
Media Appearances
Ryan D Taylor | U.S. Geological Survey - USGS.gov. Featured in U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Work History
10-2008
Research geochemist/economic geologist at U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Education
2011 - 2015
PhD from Colorado School of Mines
2005 - 2008
M.S. from Northern Arizona University
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Location : Golden, Colorado, United States
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Designation : Research geochemist/economic geologist at U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
