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The latest World Mineral Production 2019–2023 report is out now. Highlights: 2023: ⬆️ Lithium +30% ⬆️ Cobalt +23% Over 5 years: ⬆️ Nickel +47% ⬇️ Mercury -45% Dive into the latest trends and data shaping the future of mineral supply: ow.ly/jf1T50VT42N

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Wind energy has grown across the UK over the last 30 years, supporting decarbonisation and energy security. Our new interactive map shows the growth of wind farms over time, changes in power capacity, life spans and rare earth and magnet content. More ➡️ ow.ly/JhyS50VTL2L

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Visiting Swansea this summer? Make sure to stop by Oriel Science Centre where the BGS 'Clean Energy Beneath our Feet' exhibition is on display. Learn about the future of clean energy with stunning visuals and interactive displays. Perfect for families and non-specialists alike!

Visiting Swansea this summer? Make sure to stop by Oriel Science Centre where the BGS 'Clean Energy Beneath our Feet' exhibition is on display. Learn about the future of clean energy with stunning visuals and interactive displays. Perfect for families and non-specialists alike!
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A new report looks at understanding the challenges behind rapid increasing lithium supply whilst ensuring responsible sourcing. It has been developed collaboratively, with local researchers, operators, regulators, indigenous representatives & others. nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/5393…

A new report looks at understanding the challenges behind rapid increasing lithium supply whilst ensuring responsible sourcing. 
 
It has been developed collaboratively, with local researchers, operators, regulators, indigenous representatives & others. 

nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/5393…
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In the 1960s, scientists were surprised - data clearly showed there was fresh water under the ocean floor. Scientists have been trying to find out why since their intriguing discovery. This month, an international team will take a closer look. bgs.ac.uk/news/bgs-scien…

In the 1960s, scientists were surprised - data clearly showed there was fresh water under the ocean floor.   

Scientists have been trying to find out why since their intriguing discovery.  

This month, an international team will take a closer look.

bgs.ac.uk/news/bgs-scien…
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What happens to soil during droughts? 🌱 A new BGS review explores the impact of drought on temperate soils, highlighting what we know, what we don't, and what that means for UK agriculture and ecosystems. Read more: bgs.ac.uk/news/what-is-t…

What happens to soil during droughts? 🌱

A new BGS review explores the impact of drought on temperate soils, highlighting what we know, what we don't, and what that means for UK agriculture and ecosystems.

Read more: bgs.ac.uk/news/what-is-t…
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NEW RESEARCH: “Lithium Brines in South America: A Research Roadmap to Facilitate Rapidly and Responsibly Sourced Lithium.” 📰 A new report looks at understanding the challenges behind rapid increasing lithium supply whilst ensuring responsible sourcing. nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/5393…

NEW RESEARCH: “Lithium Brines in South America: A Research Roadmap to Facilitate Rapidly and Responsibly Sourced Lithium.” 📰

A new report looks at understanding the challenges behind rapid increasing lithium supply whilst ensuring responsible sourcing.

nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/5393…
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📍 Wells-next-the-Sea (2008) This 1:50,000 scale map includes topographic relief at 1:150,000 scale, based on airborne radar data. It also shows a vertical section, a cross section of mostly Cretaceous Chalk bedrock and superficial deposits, and two schematic sections.

📍 Wells-next-the-Sea (2008)

This 1:50,000 scale map includes topographic relief at 1:150,000 scale, based on airborne radar data.

It also shows a vertical section, a cross section of mostly Cretaceous Chalk bedrock and superficial deposits, and two schematic sections.
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Delighted to sign this MoU with our colleagues in Tanzania, strengthening our collaboration in geoscience research, data management and capacity building.

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BGS has released the UK Minerals Yearbook 2024. The annual publication provides info about the production, consumption & trade of UK minerals up to 2024,essential for the minerals industry & those interested in the contribution of minerals to the economy. bgs.ac.uk/news/uk-minera…

BGS has released the UK Minerals Yearbook 2024.
The annual publication provides info about the production, consumption & trade of UK minerals up to 2024,essential for the minerals industry & those interested in the contribution of minerals to the economy.

bgs.ac.uk/news/uk-minera…
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We'll be Flood & Coast in Telford from 3 - 5 June. Our team will be giving talks on flood solutions, coastal monitoring and erosion risk management. Find us on stand G2 (Hall 1). To learn more, visit floodandcoast.com/event/3f1483b6…

We'll be <a href="/floodandcoast/">Flood & Coast</a> in Telford from 3 - 5 June. Our team will be giving talks on flood solutions, coastal monitoring and erosion risk management.  

Find us on stand G2 (Hall 1). 

To learn more, visit floodandcoast.com/event/3f1483b6…
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How can coins damage Giant's Causeway? That was the question explored on today's BBC Breakfast. Geological Survey NI's Dr Kirstin Lemon joined the show to discuss how coins can harm the site's basalt columns. Find out how from 16 mins, 20 secs in: bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod…

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Interested in joining a world-leading geological organisation? We have two vacancies closing this weekend: 🧪 Analytical geochemist 🎪 Public engagement & events coordinator For more info and to apply, visit: bgs.ac.uk/about-bgs/work…

Interested in joining a world-leading geological organisation? We have two vacancies closing this weekend:

🧪 Analytical geochemist
🎪 Public engagement &amp; events coordinator

For more info and to apply, visit: bgs.ac.uk/about-bgs/work…
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What happens when lightning strikes the earth? Judith from our Geophysics team demonstrates how different ground materials conduct electricity, and how geophysicists use these properties to map the underground. Watch the full experiment here: youtu.be/YXZkdBu5chg