The British Geological Survey (BGS) has released the 10th edition of the Directory of Mines and Quarries (DMQ 2014),an invaluable directory containing information on over 2,000 mineral workings and related mineral handling sites operating in 2014.
This is available as a free download from the BGS website and as a printed book.
The British Geological Survey has been collecting locational and other information about operating mineral workings in the United Kingdom since its formation in 1835 and the current publication summarising this data is the Directory of Mines and Quarries, Tenth Edition (DMQ 2014).
DMQ 2014 contains information on mineral sites operating in the UK during the period 2013–2014. Details of minerals produced or handled, geological formations worked, location and operator contact information are provided. These are listed in a convenient form, firstly by commodity, for example Natural Gas, Sandstone and Limestone), and then by mineral planning authority, and thirdly by operator (where known).
Andrew Bloodworth, Head of Science for Minerals and Waste at the BGS said: “Mineral extraction from UK mines and quarries is a vital component of our economy. Aggregates, cement, sand and stone literally underpin our construction sector and major infrastructure projects. Domestically-produced oil, gas and coal remain an important part of our energy mix. The BGS DMQ provides government, regulators, industry and the general public with a detailed, up-to-date and authoritative guide to where and who produces minerals in the UK. This information helps ensure the economic and environmental sustainability of this important industry.”
DMQ 2014 is available directly from the %$Linker:
It is also available as a short-run digitally printed book (ISBN 978-0-85272-784-3) from the BGS online bookshop, price £25 plus £2.50 p&p.
Purchase the Directory of Mines and Quarries on-line or telephone the BGS Sales Desk on +44 (0) 115 936 3241.
