Startsidan

Geological data

SGU provides all kinds of geological data.

Bedrock map viewers Geochemistry map viewers Groundwater map viewers Quaternary map viewers

Find out more about our map services.

Mines and drill core
Mineral statistics Swedish mines Mineral resources information office Drill core collection

Read about Swedish mines and SGU's National Drill Core collection.

Publications GeoLagret Customer services

Reports and other publications as well as guides and tutorials.

Critical and strategic raw materials

Litium mineral spodumen.

There is a great demand for metals and minerals in today´s society. In Europe, we consume about a quarter of the world´s raw materials but produce only three percent. This means a large dependency on imports. According to the EU, European production of raw materials needs to increase.

Read more about Critical and strategic raw materials

News

Read more news

Geological information for mineral exploration

Map viewer

SGU Map viewer

A very important part of SGUs responsibility is to survey and document the geology of Sweden – not least with a view to facilitate mineral exploration.

More about geological information

Exploration Newsletter

Viscaria Alpina

Viscaria Alpina (Fjällnejlika) often grows on soil where there are mineralizations.

What's new in the Swedish mining industry? Read our Exploration Newsletter to find out!

Subscribe to Exploration Newsletter

Environmental monitoring and data hosting sediments

Ocean Surveyor. Photo.

Photo: Carl-Erik Alnavik/SGU

SGU performs the national environmental monitoring of offshore sediments and is the data host for marine and lake sediments.

More about environmental monitoring
Amphibolite gneiss. Photo.

The Geological Survey of Sweden – SGU

The Geological Survey of Sweden, SGU, is the expert agency whose task is to provide geological information for society's needs in the short and long term. We show the way to sustainable use of soil, rock and groundwater in a changing world. SGU is a leader in the sustainable use of the country's mineral resources, and promotes sustainable growth and entrepreneurship.

Read more about SGU