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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.

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Figure 1. Collecting a groundwater sample for dissolved methane analysis.
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BGS to monitor environment around proposed fracking site in Yorkshire

13/08/2015

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Nepal earthquake response 2015

24/04/2015

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Three-dimensional model of the subsurface.
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Chancellor announces £31 million for subsurface research

19/01/2015

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Monitoring of methane in groundwater.
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UK’s first independent research to monitor fracking as it happens

15/01/2015

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Dr Angela Lamb and Professor Jane Evans in the isotope laboratory.
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Bone chemistry reveals royal lifestyle of Richard III

14/08/2014

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Area considered prospective for gas-mature Carboniferous shale (in red, holes within the extent are dashed), Midland Valley of Scotland in relation to the urban areas of central Scotland. Contains Ordnance Survey data ©Crown copyright 2014.
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The Carboniferous shales of the Midland Valley of Scotland: geology and resource estimation

30/06/2014

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Area considered prospective for Jurassic shale oil in relation to the urban areas of southern Britain. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2014. The South Downs and New Forest National Parks are indicated in pale orange; Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty are shown in pale green.
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Jurassic Shale of the Weald Basin: resource estimation

23/05/2014

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Shale gas resource figure released

27/06/2013

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