The Earth Science Laboratory (ESL) has been established as part of the University of Utah Research Institute to assist government and industry in energy development, mineral exploration, and basic studies in geology, geophysics, and geochemistry. The ESL staff has a broad range of education and experience in the earth sciences, particularly in exploration for base and precious metals and uranium.: Other major strengths include the application of geological, geophysical and geochemical techniques, development of new techniques (trace-element geochemistry and three-dimensional geophysical modeling are current examples) and development of new instrumentation. The Earth Science Laboratory is responsible for the open file data release of geologic, geophysical, and geochemical drilling and reservoir information generated through the Department of Energy, Division of Geothermal Energy (DOE/DGE) Industry Coupled Programs