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Schematic diagram showing coalbed methane production technology, BGS©NERC

Welcome to MineralsUK

MineralsUK is the British Geological Survey's Centre for Sustainable Mineral Development. This website has a wealth of information on mineral resources, mineral planning, policy and legislation, sustainable development, statistics and exploration.

Minerals & you

Economic minerals – here you will find out what they are, where they come form and why they are important.

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Mineral Planning Factsheet | Alternative fossil fuels
The latest in the BGS Mineral planning factsheet series.

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Exploration drilling, Curraghinalt gold deposit, BGS©NERC

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Rare Earth Elements Profile updated
This publication is now available for download.

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Gadolinite, Arran, BGS©NERC

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Risk list 2011
A new supply risk index for chemical elements or element groups which are of economic value.

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Tungsten, BGS©NERC