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18 results for "mines and mining"
New 3D model will help guide exploration for rare earth element deposits in alkaline igneous systems
A team of scientists and institutions across Europe have developed a new 3D geological model designed to guide exploration for rare earth elements.
Mining hazard data (not including coal) from BGS
Great Britain has over 250 000 documented mining sites and the underground voids resulting from past mining activity pose a possible hazard. Knowledge of the distribution of former mining areas will help us to plan for future development and ongoing maintenance.
New publication shows geological supply of bismuth is greater than previously understood
A new publication highlights the wide-ranging geological availability of bismuth, a critical raw material that has historically been overlooked in academic research.
Lithium resources and their potential to support battery supply chains in Africa
A new BGS report reviews known resources of lithium and engagement in the battery supply chain across key African countries.
Could abandoned coal mines in Glasgow support the UK’s net zero ambitions?
The UK Geoenergy Observatory will allow scientists to better understand the processes and impacts of using warm water underneath UK cities as a sustainable heat source
Insights into the ‘missing link’ of how copper ore deposits form
Porphyry deposits provide around 75 per cent of the world’s copper, which is in increasing demand as a major raw material in power infrastructure and green technologies.
Cobalt resources in Europe and the potential for new discoveries
There is considerable interest in Europe in understanding the availability of cobalt from indigenous resources to help the transition to a low-carbon economy.
New maps reveal heat stored in Britain’s abandoned coal mines
BGS and the Coal Authority have released maps which for the first time, reveal the extent to which heat is stored in Britain’s abandoned coal mines.