New Minerals Data Compilation Released For Brit... Apr 2026

An additional 82.6 million tonnes (primarily oil, gas, and marine-dredged sand and gravel) were extracted from the UK Continental Shelf in 2023.

Most mineral sectors saw a production decline in 2023 due to economic uncertainty and lower demand from the construction sector. New minerals data compilation released for Brit...

Parallel to the UK-specific data, the BGS also released the report, covering global trends for over 70 commodities. 2023 Production Change (Global) Primary Use Lithium Batteries and energy storage Nickel Electric vehicles (Indonesia leading) Cobalt Tech and green energy Resources and Access An additional 82

The British Geological Survey (BGS) recently released the , a comprehensive statistical compilation detailing the production, consumption, and trade of minerals across the United Kingdom. This annual publication is part of a continuous record of the UK's mining and quarrying activities dating back to 1853. Key Highlights from Recent Reports BGS - British Geological Survey

Data download and API The data download page for the BGS production and trade statistics on a wide range of mineral commodities. BGS - British Geological Survey