I’m originally from the department of Cauca, Colombia, a renowned mining district in the country. Then I moved to Manizales to do my undergraduate degree in Geology at the University of Caldas, I lived there for seven years. Now I… Continue Reading
We have just been awarded a NERC highlight topic grant for ‘Lithium for Future Technology’. This is a consortium led by the British Geological Survey with many academic and industrial partners. The project will research how to ensure a sustainable… Continue Reading
I grew up in Southwest Germany, where I worked as a cave guide long before I started my undergraduate studies in Geosciences. During my Master’s in Geology I focused on cobalt ore deposits and mineral processing methods. I am very… Continue Reading
A geoenergy renaissance is required for a low carbon economy and energy security of supply. Geoenergy systems that have been proposed include disused coal workings for district heating (see image below, https://www.ukgeos.ac.uk/) granites for geothermal electricity and combined energy and… Continue Reading
Lithium will power our low-carbon future. It is essential for lightweight batteries used to store renewable energy and power electric cars. There are three main sources of lithium: geothermal brines found in granite bedrock, brines sourced from salt lakes (see… Continue Reading