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Sveriges geologiska undersökning (SGU)

Swedish government agency for geology and groundwater

sgu.se

Headquarters: Uppsala, Sweden
Founded year: 1858
Company type: Government agency
Number of employees: 200–800
Industry: Government Administration Activities

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Latest news about Sveriges geologiska undersökning (SGU)

In short: SGU addressed Sweden's critical water scarcity and PFAS contamination while expanding mineral interests and national defense readiness.

Company announcements

June 29 SGU

SGU decides to delineate parts of the gold line

The area contains gold and polymetallic mineralizations important for the country's supply preparedness

June 27 SGU

SGU announces that the government has granted a concession for Norra Kärr

The decision grants exclusive rights to exploit the deposit, which was discovered by SGU in 1906, is one of Europe's largest REE deposits and has been of national interest since 1994.

June 25 SGU

The Chief Mining Inspector explains the law change on uranium mining.

The Riksdag abolished the municipal veto against uranium mining. An investigation into the alum shale veto is ongoing with unclear impact.

June 24 SGU

SGU: Nordic key role in Europe's raw material supply

The report, produced with other Nordic geological surveys, emphasizes the need for investments and political support to realize the potential.

Media coverage

July 15 Sydsvenskan

PFAS in hundreds of water samples across the country - Skåne worst

PFAS substances have been found in groundwater across the country. In Skåne, the levels are higher than in the rest of the country. - Unfortunately, it is that bad, says...

May 22 Dagens Nyheter

SGU does not want to choose between drinking water and mines

The Director General of the Geological Survey of Sweden, SGU, believes that groundwater and mines should weigh equally.

18 March 2025 Via TT

Historic mining area becomes national interest | Geological Survey of Sweden

The Geological Survey of Sweden (SGU) has designated the deposits in the area at Stollbergsfältet northeast of Ludvika in Dalarna as a national interest. It is primarily lead...

20 February 2024 Regeringen.se

SGU to reinstate Mineraljakten - Regeringen.se

(New version) The government gives the Geological Survey of Sweden (SGU) the task of restarting a competition that encourages private individuals to search for...

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