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Research group at Cardiff University studying the composition & dynamic evolution of the Earth's mantle & crust, including its mineral & petroleum resources.

Cardiff, Wales
Joined July 2015
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Vacancy in @CU_EARTH for a tutor in Environmental Chemistry and Biology - krb-sjobs.brassring.com/TGne…
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You thought today was a flat stage? Think again! Our third highest mountain of the #tdf2023 is right here. Under the ground. Mountains of salt called salt diapirs. Jochem of @ETH_ERDW and @RecogniceNow explains #geosports #geoTDF geo-sports.org/2023/stage-4-…
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Many of the actions needed to achieve #NetZero targets by the middle of this century will place a huge demand on mineral raw materials. Achieving #ClimateChange targets won’t be possible without the global mining sector and the essential minerals it provides. #needforminerals

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🌍🌿 A big shoutout to Professor Andrew Kerr @AndrewCKerr from @Cardiffuni for enlightening our Y12 students about the fascinating world of Earth and Environmental Sciences. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and igniting curiosity!  #EnvironmentalScience
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This is probably the biggest challenge facing the minerals industry; getting young people to consider mining and related areas as viable career choices, or even just to consider them. Mining is more vital than ever, but people don’t realise this. mckinsey.com/industries/meta…
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Today’s #GoogleDoodle Celebrates The Life And Legacy Of American #Geologist Marie #Tharp Who Helped Prove Plate Tectonics 🌎 forbes.com/sites/davidbressa…
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Petrogenesis of PGE mineralised intrusions in the floor of the northern Bushveld Complex W.D. Maier, A. Brits, D. Grobler Geological Society of South Africa 10 October 2022 South African Journal of Geology (2022) doi.org/10.25131/sajg.125.00…
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Moss-grown extinct volcano in the middle black sand desert, with a glacier in the background - only in Iceland 🇮🇸
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Don't miss our FREE ONLINE COURSE, available now. Discover the challenges of water security and learn why human activities and environmental issues are putting increasing pressure on our water resources. Join the course👉bit.ly/3cO4FER
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Meet the @GeoIntern @AnabelPozniak is doing an integrated masters with @CU_EARTH at @cardiffuni in Wales. “I look forward to advancing my knowledge in volcanology and applying this in the field, whilst utilising the science communication skills I learn for my 4th year of uni” – at Arona, Spain
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Our 2022/23 public lecture series 'Sustainability – what next?' starts soon. Come along to the first event 'The future we want: how do we deliver it?' with Dr Joel C. Gill. 📅13 September 2022 ⏲️ 18:30 📍 Wallace Lecture Theatre (Room 0.13) Main Building cardiff.ac.uk/community/even…
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Our conferences and University Group network have helped more than a thousand geoscientists (largely students) to explore their role in global development. Apply to join our team to help us expand this work: gfgd.org/news-events/join-ou…
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We need to be developing a very large #copper mine every year to keep up with demand. We are developing a very large copper mine every 5 years. What’s the likely outcome?
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Great to see Government recognising how the Geology & Minerals underpin Society. Please also recognise the fantastic teaching & research being done in this area in @UofGGES @SUERC1 @univofstandrews @GeosciencesEd @abdngeology @CU_Solid_Earth @GeologyLeics @SEELeeds @OceanEarthUoS
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Did you know that gold plays a critical role in rapid medical diagnostic tests? Gold nanoparticles are used in billions of rapid medical diagnostic tests including the well known Covid-19 antigen tests. #DidYouKnow #EverydayMineralUses #DalradianOpportunities
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Volcanic Evolution of Panama –  this seminar by Dr. David Buchs @davidbuchs shows how volcanism could have contributed to the emergence of the area, and how it helped shape the modern landscape of the Isthmus. #Geology #Volcanoes #Panama stri.si.edu/story/boooooooom…
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Critical raw materials are essential in the move to #NetZero. Here, @AndrewBGS outlines what they are, where they're found & their role in a greener future 🎧 Spotify: ow.ly/gy3d50FmCJ8 🎧 Apple: ow.ly/vaNP50FmCKp 🎧 Google: ow.ly/UOzx50FmCMF #NetZeroWeek
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If you're a #graduate wishing to develop the expertise needed to address and solve #water problems arising due to #climatechange then how about applying for the Water in a Changing World MSc with @CU_EARTH ? 🧑‍🎓🌊🌍🌎🌏 cardiff.ac.uk/study/postgrad…
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