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Latest data on world mineral production now available
25/05/2026
BGS has released the updated statistics on the global production of over 70 commodities between 2020 and 2024.
International science consortium to survey the health, economic value and social importance of Lake Victoria
22/05/2026
The project will replicate the 1927 survey to assess changes in the lake’s health, economic value and social importance.
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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BGS Digital data review 2021–22
18/06/2021
BGS has undertaken a comprehensive understanding of the data ecosystem in which we operate, providing a detailed assessment of our current operating models and the options for our target operating model over the next 10 years.
Improving water security in the Philippines
10/06/2021
Water supplies in parts of the Philippines are frequently scarce and supplies are often shut down. Intermittent water supply in parts of the country presents serious consequences to health.
Lithium: a critical raw material for our journey to net zero
09/06/2021
Understanding the geology and natural resources of lithium will be vital as demand is forecast to significantly increase.
BGS part of successful Energy Research Accelerator to put Midlands region on the road to net zero
08/06/2021
The consortium of internationally-recognised research institutions will bring together expertise in energy research to help the UK to meet its ambitious net zero targets
Expedition Rockall: 50 years on
08/06/2021
Dick Merriman, former BGS geologist, recounts his experience 50 years ago as part of a team to land on Rockall, a small, uninhabited islet in the Atlantic Ocean.
Geothermal energy podcast
04/06/2021
In this episode we discuss the future of geothermal energy in the UK with Corinna Abesser, Gareth Farr and David Boon.
BGS announced as Midlothian Climate Beacon partner for COP26
03/06/2021
The National Mining Museum Scotland, in partnership with the British Geological Survey, has been selected as the Midlothian Climate Beacon for COP26.
Sustainable groundwater management underpins food security in South Asia
01/06/2021
The most intensively cultivated areas of South Asia are crucial for regional food security and have become global hotspots of groundwater exploitation.