There have been a few news reports about the consolidation of the Arizona Dept. of Mines & Mineral Resources into the Arizona Geological Survey last week, after ADMMR shut down because of lack of funds. I've posted comments or talked with the reporters at those publications. There's been some thoughtful comments back and forth about the developments.
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Until 2010, the top rated Arizona Mining and Mineral Museum was part of ADMMR. For information on what is happening to the museum (including mineral collection) see http://minmumad.blogspot.com/
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