United States Bureau of Mines
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | May 16, 1910 |
| Dissolved | March 30, 1996 |
| Superseding agency | |
| Jurisdiction | Federal Government of the United States |
| Headquarters | Washington, D.C., U.S. (former) |
| Motto | Safety and Efficiency |
| Parent department | Department of the Interior |
The United States Bureau of Mines (USBM) was the primary United States government agency in the 20th century that conducted scientific research and disseminated information on the extraction, processing, use, and conservation of mineral resources. The Bureau was abolished in 1996.