BGR analyses developments on the international raw materials markets with regard to developments in raw materials production, trade, demand and prices as well as the political environment.

Domestic raw materials make an important contribution to our raw materials supply. BGR collects, analyzes, and evaluates data and information on this topic. Based on this information, BGR advises the German government and industry on exploration and raw material extraction, as well as on downstream industrial value chains in Germany and Europe.

BGR is committed to the responsible mining of mineral resources, in particular by contributing to due diligence and control in supply chains, good mining practice and the presentation of environmental and climate impacts. Environmental and climate impacts are examined with regard to the extraction of mineral raw materials, the extraction and storage of energy raw materials and energy sources as well as future deep-sea mining.

BGR is analysing changes on the international raw materials markets with regard to the use of recycled raw materials and the political environment.

BGR analyses developments on the international raw materials markets with regard to new raw materials potential and to securing the German and European supply of raw materials.

BGR carries out ore deposit research in the run-up to industrial activities with the aim of expanding the raw material base and thus contributing to securing Germany's long-term supply of raw materials.

Marine mineral resources in the deep sea represent a promising source of metals that are essential for modern technologies and industrial applications, including the transition to green energy.

Renewable energies, including geothermal energy and hydrogen, as well as conventional energy sources such as natural gas, crude oil, nuclear fuels, and coal are used for electricity and heat supply and for mobility, and are used as raw materials in the chemical industry.

Ongoing and completed projects in the field of natural resources

Technical reports, studies, publications, maps and other publications on the subject of natural resources