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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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Funding for a new type of mass spectrometer to aid net zero research
25/03/2021
This new instrument will be used to characterise the geochemistry of microscopic, solid-rock materials.
iGeology: enhancing the visibility of BGS map data and reports
24/03/2021
Downloaded over 400 000 times worldwide by building surveyors, walkers, teachers and geologists
World Water Day
22/03/2021
Jade Ward shares an overview of the ways in which groundwater resources are helping to address worldwide issues such as the global water crisis, waterborne disease and climate change adaptation.
Land-to-lake micronutrient transfer in east Africa
18/03/2021
Sophia shares her experience from her first year as a PhD student with the Inorganic Geochemistry Facility
Environmental understanding: adapting to a changing climate
16/03/2021
From food security to mitigating geohazard risks, environmental understanding is essential for mitigation and resilience in a changing climate.
10 years on: the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami
11/03/2021
In remembrance, Prof David Tappin discusses the importance of tsunami anniversaries
Dadlau dros gyfathrebau dwyieithog
11/03/2021
Welsh geologist Ashley Patton makes the case for sharing bilingual content, especially when working with the public.
Exploding rocks: the UK’s first Selfrag machine
09/03/2021
BGS’s new Selfrag machine is helping to unearth the history of rocks.