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Demand for data centres presents challenges and opportunities for UK critical mineral supply chains
Government-backed research finds that vulnerabilities in raw material supply chains must be addressed to secure the critical minerals needed to expand the UK’s digital infrastructure and boost economic growth.
Measuring the environmental impacts of carbon fibre: life cycle assessment
Undergraduate student Phoebe Brown visited BGS to understand the life cycle of carbon fibre, from primary production to recycling.
UK Critical Minerals Intelligence Centre makes recommendations for the next UK criticality assessment
CMIC has outlined the enhancements made to the next assessment update to ensure it is better tailored to the structure of the UK economy.
From archive to discovery: historical mineral reports support gold exploration in Scotland
Digitised geological records show potential to unlock untapped mineral resources in Ardlochan, Argyllshire.
Shortage of end-of-life materials presents challenge to UK critical minerals security
A new report by the UK Critical Minerals Intelligence Centre reveals insufficient end-of-life material stocks present a supply risk over the coming decade, but offer significant long-term potential to meet critical mineral demand through recycling.
Ukraine and the UK strengthen their commitment to geological cooperation
A new Memorandum of Understanding reaffirms the UK’s support of Ukraine’s ambitions to develop its critical mineral resources, paving the way for collaboration through capacity-building programmes.
Latest data on world mineral production now available
BGS has released the updated statistics on the global production of over 70 commodities between 2020 and 2024.
Strengthening capacity through partnership: a critical minerals perspective
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.