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Geological mapping surveys

SGU is mapping Sweden's bedrock, soil and groundwater. We have the responsibility to fulfil society’s need for geological information.

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EU groundwater on the agenda – SGU hosts meeting in Uppsala

On 19–20 April, the Geological Survey of Sweden (SGU) will host the spring groundwater meeting for the EU Water Framework Directive. The meeting, which is held at Studenternas in Uppsala, brings together representatives from the European Commission, the EU member states and from industry and interest organizations.
17 April 2023
Viscaria Alpina (Fjällnejlika) often grows on soil where there are mineralizations.

Exploration Newsletter February 2023

What´s up in the exploration and mining industry in Sweden? Find out by downloading the latest issue of Exploration Newsletter.
24 February 2023
More positive attitudes to mining in Sweden
24 January 2023
Statistics of the Swedish Mining Industry 2021
12 January 2023
SGU requests modernization of the Continental Shelf Act
29 November 2022

Geological information for mineral exploration

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.

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Critical raw materials

Critical materials are defined according to two main criteria for each individual raw material: its economic importance for the European industry and its supply risk, that is, the risk of interruptions in the supply to Europe.

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