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
Back in Lusaka after my @bgs.ac.uk colleague Dr David Currie & I lead a 10-day #CriticalMineral field training exercise for the Zambian Geological Survey Department (GSD) & Copperbelt University (CBU). Our Zambian colleagues are now well prepared for future mineral exploration opportunities.
August 26, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Back in Lusaka after my @bgs.ac.uk colleague Dr David Currie & I lead a 10-day #CriticalMineral field training exercise for the Zambian Geological Survey Department (GSD) & Copperbelt University (CBU). Our Zambian colleagues are now well prepared for future mineral exploration opportunities.
Zambian #CriticalMineral field training started today in Lusaka with Zambian Geological Survey Department & Copperbelt University, lead by my BGS colleague Dr David Currie & me. Part of our training today involved getting to grips with a soil auger! Great to be in Zambia for the next few weeks.
August 10, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Zambian #CriticalMineral field training started today in Lusaka with Zambian Geological Survey Department & Copperbelt University, lead by my BGS colleague Dr David Currie & me. Part of our training today involved getting to grips with a soil auger! Great to be in Zambia for the next few weeks.
Zambia here we come (again)! Preparing for the latest trip to Zambia with British Geological Survey @bgs.ac.uk colleague Dr David Currie. Read more here: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
Zambia here we come (again)! Preparing for the latest trip to Zambia with British Geological Survey colleague Dr David Currie. In collaboration with the Geological Survey Department (GSD) Ministry of…...
Zambia here we come (again)! Preparing for the latest trip to Zambia with British Geological Survey colleague Dr David Currie. In collaboration with the Geological Survey Department (GSD) Ministry of ...
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July 31, 2026 at 11:38 AM
Zambia here we come (again)! Preparing for the latest trip to Zambia with British Geological Survey @bgs.ac.uk colleague Dr David Currie. Read more here: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
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The UK coastline will be inundated with keen holidaymakers this summer, many of whom will take a memento of their trip home in the shape of a pebble or two — but is taking pebbles home legal?
Find out in our blog:
www.bgs.ac.uk/news/collect...
Find out in our blog:
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July 19, 2026 at 9:02 AM
The UK coastline will be inundated with keen holidaymakers this summer, many of whom will take a memento of their trip home in the shape of a pebble or two — but is taking pebbles home legal?
Find out in our blog:
www.bgs.ac.uk/news/collect...
Find out in our blog:
www.bgs.ac.uk/news/collect...
Calcined clay as Supplementary Cementitious Material (SMC) used with cement to produce low-carbon concrete will be the theme of my talk at Extractive Industry Geology (EIG) conferehce in September at Univesity of Liverpool. Sign up for #EIGLiverpool2026 here: www.eigconferences.com/2026-confere...
July 17, 2026 at 8:57 AM
Calcined clay as Supplementary Cementitious Material (SMC) used with cement to produce low-carbon concrete will be the theme of my talk at Extractive Industry Geology (EIG) conferehce in September at Univesity of Liverpool. Sign up for #EIGLiverpool2026 here: www.eigconferences.com/2026-confere...
The deadline to apply for the EIG Conference
bursary is fast approaching (Friday the 12th). If you know of anyone who may benefit or wish to apply yourself then please do. Information on how to apply can be found at www.eigconferences.com/conference-b...
bursary is fast approaching (Friday the 12th). If you know of anyone who may benefit or wish to apply yourself then please do. Information on how to apply can be found at www.eigconferences.com/conference-b...
EIG Conference Bursaries — EIG Conferences
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June 10, 2026 at 10:57 AM
The deadline to apply for the EIG Conference
bursary is fast approaching (Friday the 12th). If you know of anyone who may benefit or wish to apply yourself then please do. Information on how to apply can be found at www.eigconferences.com/conference-b...
bursary is fast approaching (Friday the 12th). If you know of anyone who may benefit or wish to apply yourself then please do. Information on how to apply can be found at www.eigconferences.com/conference-b...
In 2019, British Geological Survey visited Artisanal Scale Gold Mining in Migori County, Kenya with Univerwity of Nairobi & Migori County Artisanal Miners Cooperative Society. Read the new paper 'Neoarchean gold grain size and artisanal mining in Migori, Kenya'
nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/54...
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May 22, 2026 at 3:28 PM
In 2019, British Geological Survey visited Artisanal Scale Gold Mining in Migori County, Kenya with Univerwity of Nairobi & Migori County Artisanal Miners Cooperative Society. Read the new paper 'Neoarchean gold grain size and artisanal mining in Migori, Kenya'
nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/54...
nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/54...
Video snapshot of graphite exploration in #Zambia in 2025 as part of @bgs.ac.uk #CriticalMinerals collaboration with Zambian Geological Survey Department & Copperbelt University
More info & Zambian Critical Minerals Guide here: www.bgs.ac.uk/news/zambias...
Watch video here: youtu.be/nCNdHl40LKY
More info & Zambian Critical Minerals Guide here: www.bgs.ac.uk/news/zambias...
Watch video here: youtu.be/nCNdHl40LKY
Zambia’s first critical minerals guide supports the country’s potential in global clean energy transition - British Geological Survey
BGS is part of a groundbreaking science partnership aiming to improve critical minerals mining and supply chains.
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March 20, 2026 at 8:34 AM
Video snapshot of graphite exploration in #Zambia in 2025 as part of @bgs.ac.uk #CriticalMinerals collaboration with Zambian Geological Survey Department & Copperbelt University
More info & Zambian Critical Minerals Guide here: www.bgs.ac.uk/news/zambias...
Watch video here: youtu.be/nCNdHl40LKY
More info & Zambian Critical Minerals Guide here: www.bgs.ac.uk/news/zambias...
Watch video here: youtu.be/nCNdHl40LKY
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Join us 18 March @geolsoc.bsky.social and online for Sand & Sustainability: the Global Challenge of Sand Mining. Here, global experts will discuss the challenges of extracting this important resource & the impact it can have on the natural environment.
Register:
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Register:
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March 8, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Join us 18 March @geolsoc.bsky.social and online for Sand & Sustainability: the Global Challenge of Sand Mining. Here, global experts will discuss the challenges of extracting this important resource & the impact it can have on the natural environment.
Register:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sands-of-c...
Register:
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The Meteorites - another excellent book by @helenlpgordon.bsky.social
- bringing stories of the science and excitement of these visitors from outer space. Thoroughly recommended 5/5.
- bringing stories of the science and excitement of these visitors from outer space. Thoroughly recommended 5/5.
March 8, 2026 at 5:19 PM
The Meteorites - another excellent book by @helenlpgordon.bsky.social
- bringing stories of the science and excitement of these visitors from outer space. Thoroughly recommended 5/5.
- bringing stories of the science and excitement of these visitors from outer space. Thoroughly recommended 5/5.
Great to be in #Zambia at the Zambian Geological Survey Department (GSD) with British Geological Survey (BGS) @bgs.ac.uk colleagues preparing for launch of 'Critical Minerals Potential of Zambia' guide - caught up with Director Mwila for updates. Download guide here: nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/53...
February 24, 2026 at 12:31 PM
Great to be in #Zambia at the Zambian Geological Survey Department (GSD) with British Geological Survey (BGS) @bgs.ac.uk colleagues preparing for launch of 'Critical Minerals Potential of Zambia' guide - caught up with Director Mwila for updates. Download guide here: nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/53...
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Sand is the most valuable commodity on earth, however it faces huge legal and environmental challenges.
On 18 March, join us at @geolsoc.bsky.social as we explore the huge global challenge of sand mining.
Sign up for the event here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sands-of-c...
On 18 March, join us at @geolsoc.bsky.social as we explore the huge global challenge of sand mining.
Sign up for the event here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sands-of-c...
January 30, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Sand is the most valuable commodity on earth, however it faces huge legal and environmental challenges.
On 18 March, join us at @geolsoc.bsky.social as we explore the huge global challenge of sand mining.
Sign up for the event here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sands-of-c...
On 18 March, join us at @geolsoc.bsky.social as we explore the huge global challenge of sand mining.
Sign up for the event here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sands-of-c...
This friendly little fellow (a Tussock caterpillar) came to say hello to me today!
January 28, 2026 at 6:17 PM
This friendly little fellow (a Tussock caterpillar) came to say hello to me today!
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Sand is one of the most important industrial raw materials on the planet.
At the Sands of Change conference on 18 March world-experts will address the legal, environmental and management challenges of sand.
Book your tickets here:
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At the Sands of Change conference on 18 March world-experts will address the legal, environmental and management challenges of sand.
Book your tickets here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sands-of-c...
January 18, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Sand is one of the most important industrial raw materials on the planet.
At the Sands of Change conference on 18 March world-experts will address the legal, environmental and management challenges of sand.
Book your tickets here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sands-of-c...
At the Sands of Change conference on 18 March world-experts will address the legal, environmental and management challenges of sand.
Book your tickets here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sands-of-c...
Clive's Beers in 2025! #CheersToBeer
January 1, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Clive's Beers in 2025! #CheersToBeer
Happy New Year everyone!
December 31, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Happy New Year everyone!
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Today’s geological hammer photo was taken in Zambia.
This year the first guide to Zambia’s critical minerals, highlighting the country’s current & potential critical mineral resources was published.
Read the guide here: nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/53...
Spot the hammer below.
This year the first guide to Zambia’s critical minerals, highlighting the country’s current & potential critical mineral resources was published.
Read the guide here: nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/53...
Spot the hammer below.
December 28, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Today’s geological hammer photo was taken in Zambia.
This year the first guide to Zambia’s critical minerals, highlighting the country’s current & potential critical mineral resources was published.
Read the guide here: nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/53...
Spot the hammer below.
This year the first guide to Zambia’s critical minerals, highlighting the country’s current & potential critical mineral resources was published.
Read the guide here: nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/53...
Spot the hammer below.
Merry Christmas!
December 25, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Merry Christmas!
Transpacific Pale (4.5% ABV) - The latest beer and home brewing video from the #mitchellbrewery
Transpacific Pale youtu.be/uM6lMwdIltI?...
Transpacific Pale youtu.be/uM6lMwdIltI?...
Transpacific Pale
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December 1, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Transpacific Pale (4.5% ABV) - The latest beer and home brewing video from the #mitchellbrewery
Transpacific Pale youtu.be/uM6lMwdIltI?...
Transpacific Pale youtu.be/uM6lMwdIltI?...
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:
www.linkedin.com/posts/clive-...
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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?
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...
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.
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...
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...