Clive Mitchell
@clivemitchell.bsky.social
Critical & Industrial Minerals Geologist at the British Geological Survey (BGS). Author of ‘The Pebble Spotter’s Guide’ (National Trust). Real Ale & Craft Beer fan & member of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA). #CheersToBeer
Just back from two weeks in #Zambia as part of a British Geological Survey (BGS) project supporting the #criticalminerals work of the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development | Zambia Geological Survey Department (GSD). Read all about it here:
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#zambia #criticalminerals #map #zambian #criticalminerals | Clive Mitchell
Just back from two weeks in #Zambia as part of a British Geological Survey (BGS) project supporting the #criticalminerals work of the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development | Zambia Geological Sur...
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November 13, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Just back from two weeks in #Zambia as part of a British Geological Survey (BGS) project supporting the #criticalminerals work of the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development | Zambia Geological Survey Department (GSD). Read all about it here:
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We have upgraded our geomagnetic forecast today (12 November 2025) to the highest intensity level amid an ongoing solar storm.
Current predictions suggest that the activity will result in potentially the largest solar storm to hit our planet in over two decades.
Current predictions suggest that the activity will result in potentially the largest solar storm to hit our planet in over two decades.
November 12, 2025 at 2:55 PM
We have upgraded our geomagnetic forecast today (12 November 2025) to the highest intensity level amid an ongoing solar storm.
Current predictions suggest that the activity will result in potentially the largest solar storm to hit our planet in over two decades.
Current predictions suggest that the activity will result in potentially the largest solar storm to hit our planet in over two decades.
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Millions of people across the UK are in regions experiencing drought, with further areas at risk.
The BBC drought resource using data from BGS, Environment Agency, @ukceh.bsky.social & @metoffice.gov.uk, has been updated.
Will there be a drought where you live?
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The BBC drought resource using data from BGS, Environment Agency, @ukceh.bsky.social & @metoffice.gov.uk, has been updated.
Will there be a drought where you live?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
August 31, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Millions of people across the UK are in regions experiencing drought, with further areas at risk.
The BBC drought resource using data from BGS, Environment Agency, @ukceh.bsky.social & @metoffice.gov.uk, has been updated.
Will there be a drought where you live?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The BBC drought resource using data from BGS, Environment Agency, @ukceh.bsky.social & @metoffice.gov.uk, has been updated.
Will there be a drought where you live?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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The sand industry is constantly expanding, leading to illegal practices and environmental strain.
Join BGS, Queen's University Belfast, and @geolsoc.bsky.social on 3 December in London for Sands of Change: a deep dive into the industry, and its challenges.
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Join BGS, Queen's University Belfast, and @geolsoc.bsky.social on 3 December in London for Sands of Change: a deep dive into the industry, and its challenges.
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August 24, 2025 at 10:39 AM
The sand industry is constantly expanding, leading to illegal practices and environmental strain.
Join BGS, Queen's University Belfast, and @geolsoc.bsky.social on 3 December in London for Sands of Change: a deep dive into the industry, and its challenges.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sands-of-c...
Join BGS, Queen's University Belfast, and @geolsoc.bsky.social on 3 December in London for Sands of Change: a deep dive into the industry, and its challenges.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sands-of-c...
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A new economic valuation report has, for the first time, brought into focus the scale of the National Geological Repository's impact on the UK economy.
The facility has saved major energy and infrastructure projects £1.5 billion over the last 20 years.
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The facility has saved major energy and infrastructure projects £1.5 billion over the last 20 years.
www.bgs.ac.uk/news/new-stu...
August 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM
A new economic valuation report has, for the first time, brought into focus the scale of the National Geological Repository's impact on the UK economy.
The facility has saved major energy and infrastructure projects £1.5 billion over the last 20 years.
www.bgs.ac.uk/news/new-stu...
The facility has saved major energy and infrastructure projects £1.5 billion over the last 20 years.
www.bgs.ac.uk/news/new-stu...
Zambia’s first critical minerals guide highlights the country’s critical mineral resources. Proud to have been part of the British & Zambian Geological Surveys #criticalminerals team that worked on the guide nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/53... Watch this space as we are back off to Zambia tomorrow!
July 22, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Zambia’s first critical minerals guide highlights the country’s critical mineral resources. Proud to have been part of the British & Zambian Geological Surveys #criticalminerals team that worked on the guide nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/53... Watch this space as we are back off to Zambia tomorrow!
Greetings from the beach!
June 25, 2025 at 6:34 AM
Greetings from the beach!
May the Fourth be with You #MayThe4thBeWithYou
May 4, 2025 at 1:17 PM
May the Fourth be with You #MayThe4thBeWithYou
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BGS' summer placement scheme is back!
The paid, six-week summer placement scheme requires students to work from our Nottinghamshire HQ.
Learn more and apply here:
www.bgs.ac.uk/about-bgs/wo...
The paid, six-week summer placement scheme requires students to work from our Nottinghamshire HQ.
Learn more and apply here:
www.bgs.ac.uk/about-bgs/wo...
May 2, 2025 at 9:41 AM
BGS' summer placement scheme is back!
The paid, six-week summer placement scheme requires students to work from our Nottinghamshire HQ.
Learn more and apply here:
www.bgs.ac.uk/about-bgs/wo...
The paid, six-week summer placement scheme requires students to work from our Nottinghamshire HQ.
Learn more and apply here:
www.bgs.ac.uk/about-bgs/wo...
The latest beer from the #MitchellBrewery, brewed from Thomas Cooper's IPA kit, ready in about a month #CheersToBeer
January 13, 2025 at 3:09 PM
The latest beer from the #MitchellBrewery, brewed from Thomas Cooper's IPA kit, ready in about a month #CheersToBeer
Aggregates and sand (for roading and construction) included in draft critical minerals list in New Zealand.
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January 13, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Aggregates and sand (for roading and construction) included in draft critical minerals list in New Zealand.
www.mbie.govt.nz/building-and...
www.mbie.govt.nz/building-and...
Happy New Year 2025!
December 31, 2024 at 1:45 PM
Happy New Year 2025!
Clive Mitchell, Mineralologist | My Career in 60 Seconds ⏲️
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December 15, 2024 at 10:52 AM
Quokka on Rottnest Island chased after my shoe! #MitchOz24
November 7, 2024 at 12:20 AM
Quokka on Rottnest Island chased after my shoe! #MitchOz24
The early bird rate for #EIGHull2024 runs out in 4 days! Sign up now for this fantastic conference, a highlight in the minerals industry calendar.
Book now! The EIG Hull 2024 conference early bird rate is available until 15th July. #EIGHull2024
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July 11, 2024 at 5:40 AM
The early bird rate for #EIGHull2024 runs out in 4 days! Sign up now for this fantastic conference, a highlight in the minerals industry calendar.
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Book now! The EIG Hull 2024 conference early bird rate is available until 15th July. #EIGHull2024
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July 3, 2024 at 9:24 AM
Book now! The EIG Hull 2024 conference early bird rate is available until 15th July. #EIGHull2024
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Book now! The EIG Hull 2024 conference early bird rate is available until 15th July. #EIGHull2024
www.eigconferences.com/store1
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July 3, 2024 at 9:24 AM
Book now! The EIG Hull 2024 conference early bird rate is available until 15th July. #EIGHull2024
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Nottingham Robin Hood Beer and Cider Festival 2024 #NRHBCF24 tickets on sale now!
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July 3, 2024 at 8:08 AM
Nottingham Robin Hood Beer and Cider Festival 2024 #NRHBCF24 tickets on sale now!
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All Kinds of Wonderful IPA (5.5% ABV) the latest beer and video from #MitchellBrewery
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All Kinds of Wonderful IPA
Latest beer from the Mitchell Brewery, All Kinds of Wonderful IPA (5.5% ABV) is based on the St Peter's Brewery IPA beer kit with a slight modification. I sw...
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July 2, 2024 at 10:46 AM
All Kinds of Wonderful IPA (5.5% ABV) the latest beer and video from #MitchellBrewery
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Quake it off! Seismometers around Edinburgh were triggered by the rapturous Taylor Swift crowds at Murrayfield Stadium over the weekend.
‘…Ready For It?’ ‘Cruel Summer’ and ‘champagne problems’ resulting in the most significant seismic activity each night.
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‘…Ready For It?’ ‘Cruel Summer’ and ‘champagne problems’ resulting in the most significant seismic activity each night.
www.bgs.ac.uk/news/quake-i...
June 13, 2024 at 7:48 AM
Quake it off! Seismometers around Edinburgh were triggered by the rapturous Taylor Swift crowds at Murrayfield Stadium over the weekend.
‘…Ready For It?’ ‘Cruel Summer’ and ‘champagne problems’ resulting in the most significant seismic activity each night.
www.bgs.ac.uk/news/quake-i...
‘…Ready For It?’ ‘Cruel Summer’ and ‘champagne problems’ resulting in the most significant seismic activity each night.
www.bgs.ac.uk/news/quake-i...
Thinking of signing up for the Extractive Industry Geology conference at the University of Hull (3-6 September 2024) #EIGHull2024? Here is a snapshot of the last conference, #EIGExeter2022. Register here: www.eigconferences.com/next-confere...
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EIG Exeter 2022
Thinking of signing up for the Extractive Industry Geology conference at the University of Hull (3-6 September 2024) #EIGHull2024? Here is a snapshot of the last conference, #EIGExeter2022. Register here: https://www.eigconferences.com/next-conference
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May 11, 2024 at 3:27 PM
Thinking of signing up for the Extractive Industry Geology conference at the University of Hull (3-6 September 2024) #EIGHull2024? Here is a snapshot of the last conference, #EIGExeter2022. Register here: www.eigconferences.com/next-confere...
youtube.com/watch?v=cA3f...
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Happy Star Wars Day!
#Maythe4thbewithyou
#Maythe4thbewithyou
May 4, 2024 at 12:47 PM
Happy Star Wars Day!
#Maythe4thbewithyou
#Maythe4thbewithyou