Geological Survey of Sweden

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

Exploration Newsletter March 2022

What´s up in the exploration and mining industry in Sweden? Find out by downloading the latest issue of Exploration Newsletter.
17 March 2022
New version of BetterGeo mod for Minecraft

The mod BetterGeo 3.0 for Minecraft has now been released! It includes new blocks, new features, new advancements and more fun. The new release immerses the player in the world of raw materials; you can learn about more about geology, natural resources, and important metals needed for the energy transition such as cobalt, lithium, and rare earth metals.
22 December 2021
The FRAME project shows the potential for critical raw materials in Europe
10 November 2021
Exploration Newsletter October 2021
4 October 2021
The potential for critical metals and minerals in the Nordic bedrock is highlighted in a new report to the Nordic Council of Ministers
28 September 2021

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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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