Mineral occurrences database

Dataset of mineral occurrences in the UK including locations of known mines, mineral showings and localities, including sites where minerals of economic interest have been identified in panned concentrates. Data is normally taken from published sources or from internal BGS records, such as field sheets, rock and stream sediment collection cards. Data compilation started ca. 1994.

Data and Resources

GeoIndex Onshore: Mineral Occurrences

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GeoIndex_Onshore_minerals_wms

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GeoIndex_Onshore_minerals_wms

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Additional Info

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Last Updated	February 20, 2026, 11:08 (UTC)
Created	June 3, 2011, 12:20 (UTC)