Minerals Geologist @BritGeoSurvey Author ‘The Pebble Spotter's Guide’ Nottm CAMRA / Home Brewer youtube.com/user/CliveJM / Secretary #EIGLiverpool2026
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10 Jun 2021
Publication Day! The Pebble Spotter’s Guide is published today (10 June 2021). What a journey! 2 years, 40 pebbles & 2000 pre-orders (briefly a best-seller!) Also launched is my Pebble Spotters FaceBook Group facebook.com/groups/pebblesp… to share your pebble finds - join in the fun!
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Jun 10
The deadline to apply for the @EIGConference bursary is fast approaching (Friday the 12th). If you know of anyone who may benefit or wish to apply yourself then please do. Information on how to apply can be found at
eigconferences.com/conferenc…
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May 22
In 2019, @BritGeoSurvey visited Artisanal Scale Gold Mining in Migori County, Kenya with @uonbi & Migori County Artisanal Miners Cooperative Society. Read the new paper 'Neoarchean gold grain size and artisanal mining in Migori, Kenya'
nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/54…
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May 21
Tonight it’s Essex Boys best bitter by @crouchvale brewery this is a jolly good traditional session bitter at 3.8% #notbeerbods 9.43/10
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Mar 20
Video snapshot of graphite exploration in #Zambia in 2025 as part of @BritGeoSurvey #CriticalMinerals collaboration with Geological Survey Department @ZambiaMines & Copperbelt University @CBU_ZM
Download the guide here:
bgs.ac.uk/news/zambias-first…
Watch video: youtu.be/nCNdHl40LKY
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Mar 18
Day 1: Kasama-Shiwa Ngandu
‘Born an English gentleman & died a Zambian gentleman’ Kenneth Kaunda of Stewart Gore-Browne
Wonderful evening learning from Charlie & Jo Harvey about Charlie’s grandfather Sir Stewart & the Shiwa estate. Unique part of 🇿🇲history which lives on today
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Mar 8
The Meteorites - another excellent book by @helenlpgordon - bringing stories of the science and excitement of these visitors from outer space. Thoroughly recommended 5/5.
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Mar 1
Day 5 Chipata- Mfuwe- Lusaka
The return to Lusaka, with a short break in South Luangwa.
Zambia, you never cease to amaze. I return home even more in awe of your landscapes & culture, having made new partners & friends, & spent valuable time with my amazing team
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Mar 1
When it rains in #Zambia, it does not mess about, none of your drizzle or fine rain, it’s solid water from above!
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Feb 28
I’m staying in Lusaka for another 3 nights due to the cancellation of flights into & out of Dubai. The torrential rain in Lusaka this afternoon seems fitting!
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Feb 28
#Ncwala, you’ve done it again. Incredible. A powerful celebration of Ngoni heritage and unity.
Zikomo, Inkosi ya Makhosi Mpezeni IV, na bonse baNgoni.
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Feb 27
High Commissioner @RTerzeon visited Mwami Border to see cross‑border trade in action and thank agencies keeping people and goods moving between Zambia and Malawi. With TradeMark Africa, UK support is boosting efficiency via a Simplified Trade Regime and border management.
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Feb 28
In my element, embracing local customs in preparation for Nc’wala.
Nc’wala ndine okonzeka ku sangalala namwe!
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Feb 27
What an amazing end to the week! I bring you Moses Sakala and Angela Nyirenda. And the Ngoni crowd, surrounded by their people and their culture. Very special.
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Feb 27
And then there were three! My last day working at the @ZambiaMines Geological Survey Department (GSD) for the current project, my @BritGeoSurvey (BGS) colleagues will continue the work with GSD for another week.
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Feb 26
And then there were four, @BritGeoSurvey International Director headed home, leaving the team in Lusaka to continue work with @ZambiaMines Geological Survey Department.
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Feb 25
Official launch of the ‘Critical Mineral Potential of Zambia’ guide today in Lusaka - @ZambiaMines Geological Survey Department staff presented alongside @BritGeoSurvey colleagues - the #criticalminerals work continues with a Critical Minerals of Zambia map (currently in draft)
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Feb 24
Great to be back in #Zambia at the @ZambiaMines Geological Survey Department (GSD) with @BritGeoSurvey (BGS) colleagues preparing for the official launch of the 'Critical Minerals Potential of Zambia' guide - we caught up with Director Gerald Mwila for updates from GSD & BGS.
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