I am a geology and minerals data specialist with over 25 years’ experience. As Head of Minerals, I am responsible for a team delivering high-quality outputs from applied research on issues related primarily to the security of supply of mineral resources and associated policy. I assist national, regional and local government decision makers with issues regarding planning for and the future supply of minerals. I also have extensive experience of leading international projects where I provide technical expertise in regard to mineral potential, mineral governance, mineral licensing (cadastre), and mineral information system development.
Joseph Mankelow’s biography
- 2022 to present: Head of Minerals
- 2016 to 2022: BGS Official Development Assistance (ODA) Eastern Africa Research Platform Lead
- 2007 to 2022: Science Team Leader, Mineral Resources and Policy
- 1998 to 2007: BGS Senior Minerals Geoscientist
- 1997 to 1998: Post Doctoral Research Fellow, University of Portsmouth
- 1994 to 1997: PhD, University of Portsmouth
- 1993 to 1994: MSc Geographical Information Systems, University of Leicester
- 1990 to 1993: BSc (Hons) Geology, University of Portsmouth
Research interests
- Mineral flows in the circular economy
- Mineral governance and policy development
- Mineral resource assessment
- Security of supply of mineral resources
- Mining licence (cadastre) and Mineral Information Systems
Published outputs
Skills
- Digital mineral resource data collection and dissemination
- Geographical Information Systems
- Project leadership
- Spatial planning for minerals
Professional associations
- Fellow of the Geological Society of London
- Member of the UK Minerals Forum
- Member of EuroGeoSurveys Mineral Resources Expert Group
Boards and commitees
- 2013 to 2015 : Chair of UK Minerals Forum Working Group – Future Mineral Scenarios for the UK. UK Minerals Forum