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BGS contributes to UN sand and sustainability report
The new report highlights the impact of poor governance and unsustainable sand mining practices, calling on policymakers to take action.
Map of BGS BritPits showing the distribution of worked mineral commodities across the country
BGS’s data scientists have generated a summary map of the most commonly extracted mineral commodities by local authority area, demonstrating the diverse nature of British mineral resources.
New 3D model to help mitigate groundwater flooding
BGS has released a 3D geological model of Gateshead to enhance understanding of groundwater and improve the response to flooding.
World Cities Day: the geological story of our cities
Understanding the rocks that underlie our towns and cities, the risks they can present and how they influence urban planning and redevelopment.
BGS artificial ground data: what do you need from a geological survey?
BGS is seeking user feedback on artificial ground data: how you use it, what information you consider, and what we can do to improve our offering.
New tool helps identify coal mine gas risk for housing developments in Scotland
Scientists have co-developed a new tool for North Lanarkshire Council to help screen coal mine gas emissions prior to the development of new houses and buildings.
Release of over 500 Scottish abandoned-mine plans
The historical plans cover non-coal mines that were abandoned pre-1980 and are available through BGS's plans viewer.
New data reveals latest mineral workings around Great Britain and Northern Ireland
The newest release of BGS BritPits provides information on an additional 6500 surface and underground mineral workings.