British Geological Survey

MINING

New BGS Chair appointed

Paul Monks is currently the chief scientific advisor for Dept for Energy Security and Net Zero

02 May 2025

CORE SAMPLING

A beginner's guide to core drilling and sampling

An insight into the history of core sampling and the techniques now used by the drilling industry

12 November 2024

GEOTHERMAL

The GSHPA's ground source Drilling Audit

GSHPA's newly introduced ‘Drilling Standard and Audit’ designed to support high standards of work

20 June 2024

GROUNDWATER

10 essential steps to successful water well drilling

Richard Lane, of Drift Services Group, provides a blueprint for water well drilling success

15 January 2024

GEOTHERMAL

New report assesses deep geothermal energy in the UK

The case for deep geothermal energy — unlocking investment at scale in the UK

19 July 2023

CORE SAMPLING

BGS' AGS file utilities tool update

An update on BGS's online tool for validating AGS files against the official AGS data format rules

02 June 2023

SITE INVESTIGATION

Understanding borehole logging

Debbie Darling explains why borehole logging is necessary and how the process is carried out

05 May 2023

GEOTHERMAL

Scientists map UK for potential geothermal sites

Scientists discover regions of the UK with greatest potential to use heat from deep thermal waters

03 April 2023

PARTNER CONTENT

"+Efficiente" concept, brings the rigs diesel-hydraulic efficiency to the next level

Energy efficiency is no longer a nice-to-have, it is central to winning work, reducing operating costs and meeting net-zero mandates

PARTNER CONTENT

Compact tools, big shifts: ESG-driven innovation from Malvern Panalytical

Uwe Koenig explains how advanced analytical innovations like Aeris and Revontium are transforming decision-making, automation, and ESG performance in mining.

PARTNER CONTENT

Underground Reimagined - Transforming Material Movement into Strategic Capability

Mining Magazine, Australia’s Mining Monthly, and GeoDrilling International are excited to announce: The 2025 Underground Mining Insight Series

PARTNER CONTENT

Massenza Mi40: Powering water bore drilling in Australia's Northern Territory

Massenza Mi40 drill rig: delivering vital water supply with power & precision in Australia's remote areas