### Question
What is the definition of mineral resources?


### Answer
The definition of **mineral resources** is as follows in *16 U.S.C. § 2462*:

> all nonliving natural nonrenewable resources, including fossil fuels, minerals, whether metallic or nonmetallic, but does not include ice, water, or snow

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 2462*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 44B-ANTARCTIC MINERAL RESOURCES PROTECTION**

