Mine and quarry
MineralsUK – Minerals
There are over 2000 active mines and quarries in the UK, producing a wide range of commodities including construction aggregates, building stone, coal and industrial minerals. BGS continually monitors the location and nature of active onshore mineral workings in the UK and publishes these data in its Directory of Mines and Quarries (DMQ). We also research and maintain an overview of these key individual sectors of the UK minerals industry and their relationship with issues such as economic development, environment and heritage.
Directory of Mines and Quarries
The Directory of Mines and Quarries (DMQ) contains information on operational mineral sites in the UK during the period 2019 to 2020.
Construction minerals
Construction minerals include a wide range of materials including brick clay, building stone, construction aggregate, sand and gravel, gypsum, lime and cement raw materials.
Industrial minerals
Industrial minerals are all those minerals, including construction materials, with an economic use typically excluding energy minerals, metals and gemstones.
Coal
BGS information and maps on UK coal resources.
Industrial Mineral Assessment Unit (IMAU) reports and maps
IMAU survey reports on British sand and gravel, and other industrial mineral resources.