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Coal Mineral Planning Factsheet

Updated overview of the supply of Coal in the UK.

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New maps show the mineral resources of Wales

Minerals are essential for the development of a modern economy, but their extraction is subject to many constraints. In order to make the most sustainable use of these resources BGS has published maps displaying the mineral resources of Wales.

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Copepods in Oman

Recent research reveals that copepods have existed twice as long as previously thought.

More about 300 million-year-old whale food found trapped in oil | Copepods in Oman

Fault line living

BGS are supporting Fault-Line Living expedition by providing them with instrumentation to measure earthquakes. The expedition departs this weekend and is supported by Landrover and The Royal Geographical Society.

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