Compilation Released For Brit... - New Minerals Data

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

The UK Minerals Yearbook 2025 is available for download through the British Geological Survey (BGS) . You can also access raw statistical data and archival records via the MineralsUK portal . World mineral statistics archive - MineralsUK New minerals data compilation released for Brit...

Most mineral sectors saw a production decline in 2023 due to economic uncertainty and lower demand from the construction sector. Data download and API The data download page

The BritPits dataset , which tracks mineral workings, was updated in February 2026 and now includes 264,549 records of surface and underground sites. Critical Minerals and Global Context World mineral statistics archive - MineralsUK Most mineral

In 2023, approximately 176.3 million tonnes of minerals were extracted from the UK landmass for domestic sale and international export.

The 2025 yearbook and related data releases provide updated insights into the state of the UK's mineral industry:

Natural gypsum was a notable exception to the decline, seeing a production increase following the end of coal-fired power generation and the loss of desulphogypsum as a byproduct.