Video snapshot of graphite exploration in #Zambia in 2025 as part of @bgs.ac.uk #CriticalMinerals collaboration with Zambian Geological Survey Department & Copperbelt University
More info & Zambian Critical Minerals Guide here: www.bgs.ac.uk/news/zambias...
Watch video here: youtu.be/nCNdHl40LKY
A graphic to promote the Sands of Change: The Global Challenge of Sand Mining conference on Wednesday 18 March 2026 (8.30AM to 6PM). The logos of the organisations taking part are at the bottom of the graphic (IUGS, The Geological Survey, IFG, Queen's University Belfast, BGS). To the left is an image of a small-scale sand mining operation.
Join us 18 March @geolsoc.bsky.social and online for Sand & Sustainability: the Global Challenge of Sand Mining. Here, global experts will discuss the challenges of extracting this important resource & the impact it can have on the natural environment.
Register:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sands-of-c...
The Meteorites - another excellent book by @helenlpgordon.bsky.social
- bringing stories of the science and excitement of these visitors from outer space. Thoroughly recommended 5/5.
Great to be in #Zambia at the Zambian Geological Survey Department (GSD) with British Geological Survey (BGS) @bgs.ac.uk colleagues preparing for launch of 'Critical Minerals Potential of Zambia' guide - caught up with Director Mwila for updates. Download guide here: nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/53...
Sand is the most valuable commodity on earth, however it faces huge legal and environmental challenges.
On 18 March, join us at @geolsoc.bsky.social as we explore the huge global challenge of sand mining.
Sign up for the event here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sands-of-c...
This friendly little fellow (a Tussock caterpillar) came to say hello to me today!
A graphic to promote Sands of Change. To the left is an image of a sand mining set-up, to the right is text which reads 'Sands of Change: the global challenge of sand mining, Wednesday 18 March 2026, 8:30AM to 6PM. To the bottom are the logos of the organisations involved: IUGS, IFG, the Geological Society, Queen's University Belfast and BGS.
Sand is one of the most important industrial raw materials on the planet.
At the Sands of Change conference on 18 March world-experts will address the legal, environmental and management challenges of sand.
Book your tickets here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sands-of-c...
Interesting! Blue is not a particularly common colour in rocks & minerals. It is likely to be sea glass or maybe shards of pottery. Still cool!
Clive's Beers in 2025! #CheersToBeer
Happy New Year everyone!
This is me taking part in the graphite field reconnaissance work in Petauke District, Eastern Province in July.
Today’s geological hammer photo was taken in Zambia.
This year the first guide to Zambia’s critical minerals, highlighting the country’s current & potential critical mineral resources was published.
Read the guide here: nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/53...
Spot the hammer below.
Merry Christmas!
Transpacific Pale (4.5% ABV) - The latest beer and home brewing video from the #mitchellbrewery
Transpacific Pale youtu.be/uM6lMwdIltI?...
Just back from two weeks in #Zambia as part of a British Geological Survey (BGS) project supporting the #criticalminerals work of the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development | Zambia Geological Survey Department (GSD). Read all about it here:
www.linkedin.com/posts/clive-...
We have upgraded our geomagnetic forecast today (12 November 2025) to the highest intensity level amid an ongoing solar storm.
Current predictions suggest that the activity will result in potentially the largest solar storm to hit our planet in over two decades.
Millions of people across the UK are in regions experiencing drought, with further areas at risk.
The BBC drought resource using data from BGS, Environment Agency, @ukceh.bsky.social & @metoffice.gov.uk, has been updated.
Will there be a drought where you live?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
An event graphic for the sand mining conference, which gives the date (Wednesday 3 December and time, 8:30AM to 6PM. The Queen's University, Belfast, Geological Society and BGS logos are bottom right. To the left is an image of a sand mine in Africa.
The sand industry is constantly expanding, leading to illegal practices and environmental strain.
Join BGS, Queen's University Belfast, and @geolsoc.bsky.social on 3 December in London for Sands of Change: a deep dive into the industry, and its challenges.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sands-of-c...
BGS Core Store in Keyworth, part of the National Geological Repository
A new economic valuation report has, for the first time, brought into focus the scale of the National Geological Repository's impact on the UK economy.
The facility has saved major energy and infrastructure projects £1.5 billion over the last 20 years.
www.bgs.ac.uk/news/new-stu...
Zambia’s first critical minerals guide highlights the country’s critical mineral resources. Proud to have been part of the British & Zambian Geological Surveys #criticalminerals team that worked on the guide nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/53... Watch this space as we are back off to Zambia tomorrow!
Greetings from the beach!
May the Fourth be with You #MayThe4thBeWithYou
A graphic for the summer placement scheme, with a picture of someone undertaking fieldwork in full high-vis to the left of the image, and the words 'summer placement scheme' and the closing date of 23 May 2025 to the right.
BGS' summer placement scheme is back!
The paid, six-week summer placement scheme requires students to work from our Nottinghamshire HQ.
Learn more and apply here:
www.bgs.ac.uk/about-bgs/wo...
Frostie IPA - latest brewing video from the #MitchellBrewery.
youtu.be/qGCz4-rY4vo?...
The latest beer from the #MitchellBrewery, brewed from Thomas Cooper's IPA kit, ready in about a month #CheersToBeer
Aggregates and sand (for roading and construction) included in draft critical minerals list in New Zealand.
www.mbie.govt.nz/building-and...
Happy New Year 2025!
My Career in 60 Seconds!
@britgeosurvey.bsky.social
youtu.be/znErG0qhtOc?...
Quokka on Rottnest Island chased after my shoe! #MitchOz24
