An additional 82.6 million tonnes (primarily oil, gas, and marine-dredged sand and gravel) were extracted from the UK Continental Shelf in 2023.
Data download and API The data download page for the BGS production and trade statistics on a wide range of mineral commodities. BGS - British Geological Survey New minerals data compilation released for Brit...
The 2025 yearbook and related data releases provide updated insights into the state of the UK's mineral industry: An additional 82
The BritPits dataset , which tracks mineral workings, was updated in February 2026 and now includes 264,549 records of surface and underground sites. Critical Minerals and Global Context Critical Minerals and Global Context Natural gypsum was
Natural gypsum was a notable exception to the decline, seeing a production increase following the end of coal-fired power generation and the loss of desulphogypsum as a byproduct.