Mr Andrew Bloodworth

Mr Andrew Bloodworth Head of Science: Minerals and Waste

Location: Keyworth

Tel: 0115 936 3495

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Biography

  •  2005 –current :  BGS Head of Science for Minerals & Waste
  •  2002 –2003 :  Mining Advisor, UK Department for International Development
  •  1995 –1997 :  Project leader of mining investment promotion project, Namibia
  •  1989 –1991 :  Science Administration, BGS
  •  1980 :  MSc University of Hull, Industrial Mineralogy
  •  1980 –1989 :  Mineralogist, BGS
  •  1979 :  BSc (Hons) University of Hull, Geology

Boards and committees

  •  Council member and non-executive director, Mineral Industry Research Organisation
  •  Member of UK Minerals Forum
  •  Observer, Confederation of British Industry (CBI) Minerals Group

Skills

  •  Industrial mineral resource evaluation
  •  Science communication
  •  Spatial planning related to mineral supply and demand

Current projects and collaboration

  •  'Geology in the real world' course tutor, University of Durham
  •  Mineral resource map of Northern Ireland
  •  Revision of BGS Mineral Planning Factsheets
  •  Short course at Camborne School of Mines on “Mining and Society”

Professional association

  •  2008 :  2008–Associate Member, Royal Town Planning Institute
  •  1995 :  1995–Chartered Geologist
  •  1979 :  1979–Member, Yorkshire Geological Society

Research interests

  •  Impact of mining on the developing world
  •  Public perception of mining
  •  Regulatory issues associated with minerals extraction and waste disposal
  •  Security of mineral supply and resource limits

Published outputs

Key papers

BLOODWORTH, A J 2011. Importance of strategic metals to the global economy. Science in Parliament Vol 68, No. 3

BLOODWORTH, A J, SCOTT, P W and MCEVOY, F M. 2009. Digging the backyard: Mining and quarrying in the UK and their impact on future land use. Land Use Policy.

BLOODWORTH, A J, BATE, R and HIGHLEY, D.E. 2004. Planning issues for industrial minerals. British Geological Survey Commissioned Report, CR/04/076N.

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Research partners
  • Camborne School of Mines (University of Exeter)