CORE-CM extension for GeMS (Geologic Map Schema)—A standard format for the digital publication and analysis of Carbon Ore, Rare Earth, and Critical Minerals
Amato, James A. Toner, Rachel N. Brown, Tyler C. Bagdonas, Davin
Amato, James A.
Toner, Rachel N.
Brown, Tyler C.
Bagdonas, Davin
Abstract
The Carbon Ore, Rare Earth, and Critical Minerals (CORE-CM) Initiative, led by the U.S. Department of Energy, seeks to strengthen domestic supply chains for rare earth elements (REEs) and critical minerals (CMs) sourced from unconventional resources such as coal, mine tailings, and industrial byproducts. To support this effort, the 3D Visualization Center, in collaboration with the Center for Economic Geology Research at the University of Wyoming’s School of Energy Resources, has developed a standardized relational database schema—referred to as the CORE-CM extension. This schema builds upon the U.S. Geological Survey’s Geologic Map Schema (GeMS) to provide a consistent and interoperable format for organizing and analyzing geochemical datasets. Designed to enhance data integration, storage, and visualization across regions, the CORE-CM extension lays the groundwork for advanced geoscientific modeling and collaborative data sharing. While initially focused on carbon-based resources, the schema is adaptable to a wide range of unconventional and secondary sources and will continue to evolve in response to technological progress and stakeholder needs.
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2025-08-18
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University of Wyoming, School of Energy Resources, 3D Visualization Center
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CORE-CM,GeMS,database,schema,carbon ore,critical minerals,rare earths