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Newly released core could hold clues on potential mineral prospectivity in Perthshire

05/06/2026

A comprehensive collection of geological samples from the vicinity of a former mine in Scotland is now available to scientists for further research.

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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.

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Extractive Industry Geology (EIG) Conference 2026

Event on 08/09/2026

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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.

BGS Head of Organic Chemistry, Dr Chris Vane, collects sediment samples from the River Thames. British Geological Survey©UKRI

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London’s river islands act like a ‘sink’ for pollutants, new study finds

04/03/2020

The map gives an indication of the landslides currently reported and entered in the National Landslide Database following Storm Ciara and Storm Dennis to date.

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Landslides triggered by Storm Ciara and Storm Dennis in the UK

21/02/2020

On Sunday 9 February 2020, Storm Ciara hit the UK with very high winds and intense rainfall causing widespread disruption and flooding.

Map showing groundwater flood warnings (triangles) and alerts (dots) on the Chalk aquifer (dark green) in Wessex, on 18 Feb 2020.

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Groundwater flood warnings and alerts

20/02/2020

(Left to right): Kate Royse (BGS Chief Digital Scientist); Ruth Edwards MP; Dr Karen Hanghøj (BGS Director); John Day (BGS IT security manager)

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British Geological Survey welcomes visit from Rushcliffe MP Ruth Edwards

12/02/2020

Dr Karen Hanghøj receives an honorary doctorate. Image: British Geological Survey©UKRI

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BGS Director, Dr Karen Hanghøj, recognised with honorary doctorate

03/02/2020

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Prof Mike Stephenson appointed to the EPSRC Energy Strategic Advisory Committee

03/02/2020

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Reflections on a decade of data

09/01/2020

Looking back at BGS's online portal for open-access data, OpenGeoscience.

Professor John Rees (British Geological Survey©UKRI)

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Prof John Rees appointed BGS Chief Scientist for Multi-Hazards and Resilience

09/01/2020

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Newly released core could hold clues on potential mineral prospectivity in Perthshire

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Extractive Industry Geology (EIG) Conference 2026

Strengthening capacity through partnership: a critical minerals perspective

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London’s river islands act like a ‘sink’ for pollutants, new study finds

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British Geological Survey welcomes visit from Rushcliffe MP Ruth Edwards

BGS Director, Dr Karen Hanghøj, recognised with honorary doctorate

Prof Mike Stephenson appointed to the EPSRC Energy Strategic Advisory Committee

Reflections on a decade of data

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