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Shortage of end-of-life materials presents challenge to UK critical minerals security

17/06/2026

A new report by the UK Critical Minerals Intelligence Centre reveals insufficient end-of-life material stocks present a supply risk over the coming decade, but offer significant long-term potential to meet critical mineral demand through recycling.

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UK geothermal catalogue receives update

16/06/2026

BGS releases the second digital version of the UK geothermal catalogue of subsurface temperature and rock thermal conductivity measurements and heat flow calculations.

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Strengthening capacity through partnership: a critical minerals perspective

28/04/2026

BGS has been working in partnership with the Geological Survey Department of Zambia (GSD) to build national capacity, improve data accessibility and support long-term, sustainable development.

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Extractive Industry Geology (EIG) Conference 2026

Event from 08/09/2026 to 11/09/2026

University of Liverpool

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BGS science teacher CPD sessions - plate tectonics, volcanoes and earthquakes
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Primary science teacher CPD sessions

Event from 18/06/2026 to 02/07/2026

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BGS GeoClimate – dataset launch webinar

Event on 02/06/2026

The virtual launch of our new BGS GeoClimate dataset - helping mitigate the economic risk from shrink-swell subsidence. Event recording now available

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UK CMIC Showcase 2026
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UK Critical Minerals Intelligence Centre 2026 showcase

Event on 31/03/2026

A special live webinar with the team from the Critical Minerals Intelligence Centre showcasing the latest research from 2026 on copper, the future of digital, and what's next for the criticality assessment. A recording of the event is now available.

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BGS science teacher CPD sessions - plate tectonics, volcanoes and earthquakes
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Primary science teacher CPD sessions

Event from 04/03/2026 to 17/03/2026

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After-school kids’ clubs

Event from 25/02/2026 to 25/03/2026

An after school club for junior geology enthusiasts

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NERC Tech Forum 2025

Event from 03/06/2025 to 05/06/2025

The primary aim of the meeting is networking within technology areas in NERC and related research centres.

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Webinar: underground thermal energy storage (UTES): uncertainties and benefits

Event on 15/01/2025

Join us for a special webinar that will introduce underground thermal aquifer storage and offer all interested parties the opportunity to participate in a workshop to be held in spring 2025.

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