Commission Regulation (EU) No 1089/2010Show full title

[F1 20. MINERAL RESOURCES U.K.

20.1. Definitions U.K.

In addition to the definitions set out in Article 2, the following definitions shall apply:

(1)

‘commodity’ means a material of economic interest in an earth resource.

(2)

‘mine’ means an excavation for the extraction of mineral deposits, including underground workings and open-pit workings (also called open-sky mines) for the extraction of metallic commodities, as well as open workings for the extraction of industrial minerals, (which are commonly referred to as quarries).

(3)

‘mining activity’ means the process of extracting metallic or non-metallic mineral deposits from the Earth.

20.2. Structure of the Spatial Data Theme Mineral Resources U.K.

The types specified for the spatial data theme Mineral Resources are structured in the following packages:

• Mineral Resources

• Geology (for the spatial object type MappedFeature, specified in Section 4.2.1.10 of Annex III)

20.3. Mineral Resources U.K.

The package Mineral Resources contains the following spatial object types:

• Earth Resource

• Mineral Occurrence

• Commodity

• Exploration Activity

• Mining Feature

• Mining Feature Occurrence

• Mine

• Mining Activity

20.3.1. Spatial object types U.K.

20.3.1.1. Earth Resource (EarthResource) U.K.

The kinds of observable or inferred phenomena required to classify economic and non economic earth resources.

This type is a sub-type of GeologicFeature.

This type is abstract.

Attributes of the spatial object type EarthResource U.K.

Attribute	Definition	Type	Voidability
dimension	The size/volume of the earth resource.	EarthResourceDimension	voidable
expression	An indicator of whether an EarthResource appears on the surface or has been detected under cover rocks.	Category	voidable
form	The orebody’s typical physical and structural relationship to wallrocks and associated rocks.	Category	voidable
linearOrientation	The linear orientation of the Earth Resource.	CGI_LinearOrientation	voidable
planarOrientation	The planar orientation of the Earth Resource.	CGI_PlanarOrientation	voidable
shape	The typical geometrical shape of the Earth Resource.	Category	voidable
sourceReference	The source reference for the Earth Resource.	DocumentCitation	voidable
beginLifespanVersion	Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.	DateTime	voidable
endLifespanversion	Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.	DateTime	voidable

Association roles of the spatial object type EarthResource U.K.

Association role	Definition	Type	Voidability
oreAmount	The estimated or calculated amount of ore with the identification of the commodities contained and their grade.	OreMeasure	voidable
explorationHistory	Chronological list of surveys undertaken to better define the potential of a mineral occurrence.	ExplorationActivity	voidable
classification	Classification of the EarthResource.	MineralDepositModel	voidable
resourceExtraction	One or more periods of mining activity of the earth resource.	MiningActivity	voidable
commodityDescription	The commodities present in the resource ranked by importance order	Commodity

20.3.1.2. Mineral Occurrence (MineralOccurrence) U.K.

A mineral accumulation in the lithosphere.

This type is a sub-type of EarthResource.

Attributes of the spatial object type MineralOccurrence U.K.

Attribute	Definition	Type	Voidability
type	The type of mineral occurrence.	MineralOccurrenceTypeValue
endusePotential	The end-use potential of the mineral.	EndusePotentialValue	voidable

20.3.1.3. Commodity (Commodity) U.K.

The material of economic interest in the EarthResource.

Attributes of the spatial object type Commodity U.K.

Attribute	Definition	Type	Voidability
commodityImportance	The importance of the deposit for the commodity.	ImportanceValue	voidable
commodity	The earth resource commodity.	CommodityCodeValue
commodityRank	The rank of the commodity.	Integer	voidable

Association roles of the spatial object type Commodity U.K.

Association role	Definition	Type	Voidability
source	The deposit/resource from which the commodity comes.	EarthResource

20.3.1.4. Exploration Activity (ExplorationActivity) U.K.

A period of exploration activity.

Attributes of the spatial object type ExplorationActivity U.K.

Attribute	Definition	Type	Voidability
activityDuration	Period, or extent in time, of the exploration activity.	TM_Period
activityType	The type of exploration activity.	ExplorationActivityTypeValue
explorationResult	The result of the exploration activity.	ExplorationResultValue

20.3.1.5. Mining Feature (MiningFeature) U.K.

Spatial object type grouping the common properties of mines and mining activities.

This type is abstract.

Attributes of the spatial object type MiningFeature U.K.

Attribute	Definition	Type	Voidability
inspireId	External object identifier of the spatial object.	Identifier

20.3.1.6. Mining Feature Occurrence (MiningFeatureOccurrence) U.K.

A spatial representation of a MiningFeature.

Attributes of the spatial object type MiningFeatureOccurrence U.K.

Attribute	Definition	Type	Voidability
shape	The geometry of the MiningFeature.	GM_Object

Association roles of the spatial object type MiningFeatureOccurrence U.K.

Association role	Definition	Type	Voidability
specification	Indicates the MiningFeature that the MiningFeatureOccurrence specifies.	MiningFeature

20.3.1.7. Mine (Mine) U.K.

An excavation carried out for the extraction of mineral deposits.

This type is a sub-type of MiningFeature.

Attributes of the spatial object type Mine U.K.

Attribute	Definition	Type	Voidability
mineName	Data type indicating the Mine Name and whether it is the preferred name.	MineName
status	Operational status value of the mine.	MineStatusValue
sourceReference	The source reference for the mine.	DocumentCitation	voidable
startDate	Date on which the mine commenced operation.	TM_Instant	voidable
endDate	Date on which the mine ceased operation.	TM_Instant	voidable
beginLifespanVersion	Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.	DateTime	voidable
endLifespanVersion	Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.	DateTime	voidable

Association roles of the spatial object type Mine U.K.

Association role	Definition	Type	Voidability
relatedMine	A related mine.	Mine	voidable
relatedActivity	The MiningActivity associated with the Mine.	MiningActivity

20.3.1.8. Mining Activity (MiningActivity) U.K.

The process of extracting metallic, non-metallic mineral or industrial rock deposits from the Earth.

This type is a sub-type of MiningFeature.

Attributes of the spatial object type MiningActivity U.K.

Attribute	Definition	Type	Voidability
activityDuration	Period, or extent in time, of the mining activity.	TM_Period
activityType	The type of mining activity.	MiningActivityTypeValue
oreProcessed	The amount of ore processed by the activity.	Quantity	voidable
processingType	The type of processing carried out during the mining activity.	ProcessingActivityTypeValue

Association roles of the spatial object type MiningActivity U.K.

Association role	Definition	Type	Voidability
associatedMine	The mine where the mining activity takes or took place.	Mine	voidable
deposit	The deposit to which the mining activity is associated.	EarthResource	voidable

20.3.2. Data types U.K.

20.3.2.1. Commodity Measure (CommodityMeasure) U.K.

A measure of the amount of the commodity based on a Reserve, Resource or Endowment calculation.

Attributes of the data type CommodityMeasure U.K.

Attribute	Definition	Type	Voidability
commodityAmount	The amount of the commodity.	QuantityRange	voidable
cutOffGrade	The cut-off grade used for calculating the commodity measure.	QuantityRange	voidable
grade	The grade of the commodity.	QuantityRange	voidable

Association roles of the data type CommodityMeasure U.K.

Association role	Definition	Type	Voidability
commodityOfInterest	The commodity to which the CommodityMeasure refers.	Commodity

20.3.2.2. Earth Resource Dimension (EarthResourceDimension) U.K.

The size and volume of the earth resource.

Attributes of the data type EarthResourceDimension U.K.

Attribute	Definition	Type	Voidability
area	The area of the Earth Resource.	QuantityRange	voidable
depth	The depth of the Earth Resource.	QuantityRange	voidable
length	The length of the Earth Resource.	QuantityRange	voidable
width	The width of the Earth Resource.	QuantityRange	voidable

20.3.2.3. Endowment (Endowment) U.K.

The quantity of a mineral (or a group of minerals for industrial rocks) in accumulations (deposits) meeting specified physical characteristics such as quality, size and depth.

This type is a sub-type of OreMeasure.

Attributes of the data type Endowment U.K.

Attribute	Definition	Type	Voidability
includesReserves	A flag indicating if the estimate includes the reserves value.	Boolean	voidable
includesResources	A flag indicating if the estimate includes the resources value.	Boolean	voidable

20.3.2.4. Mine Name (MineName) U.K.

A data type indicating the Mine Name and whether it is the preferred name.

Attributes of the data type MineName U.K.

Attribute	Definition	Type	Voidability
isPreferred	A boolean operator indicating if the value in mineName is the preferred name of the mine.	Boolean
mineName	The name of the mine.	CharacterString

20.3.2.5. Mineral Deposit Model (MineralDepositModel) U.K.

Systematically arranged information describing the essential attributes of a class of mineral deposits. It may be empirical (descriptive) or theoretical (genetic).

Attributes of MineralDepositModel U.K.

Attribute	Definition	Type	Voidability
mineralDepositGroup	A grouping of mineral deposits defined by generic characteristics.	MineralDepositGroupValue
mineralDepositType	Style of mineral occurrence or deposit.	MineralDepositTypeValue	voidable

20.3.2.6. Ore Measure (OreMeasure) U.K.

The estimate of the Reserve, Resource or Endowment ore amount.

This type is abstract.

Attributes of the data type OreMeasure U.K.

Attribute	Definition	Type	Voidability
classificationMethodUsed	Means of calculating the measurement.	ClassificationMethodUsedValue
date	Date of calculated or estimated value.	TM_GeometricPrimitive
dimension	Size of the body used in the calculation.	EarthResourceDimension	voidable
ore	Amount of ore.	QuantityRange
proposedExtractionMethod	The method proposed to extract the commodity.	Category	voidable
sourceReference	The reference for the OreMeasure values.	DocumentCitation

Association roles of the data type OreMeasure U.K.

Association role	Definition	Type	Voidability
measureDetails	A measure of the amount of each commodity, based on a reserve, resource or endowment calculation.	CommodityMeasure

20.3.2.7. Reserve (Reserve) U.K.

The economically mineable part of a Measured and/or Indicated Mineral Resource.

This type is a sub-type of OreMeasure.

Attributes of the data type Reserve U.K.

Attribute	Definition	Type	Voidability
category	The level of confidence of the estimate.	ReserveCategoryValue

20.3.2.8. Resource (Resource) U.K.

An accumulation of material of intrinsic economic interest in or on the Earth’s crust in such form, quality and quantity that there are reasonable prospects for economic extraction.

This type is a sub-type of OreMeasure.

Attributes of the data type Resource U.K.

Attribute	Definition	Type	Voidability
category	Indication of whether the resource is measured, indicated or inferred.	ResourceCategoryValue
includesReserves	A flag indicating whether the estimate of resources includes reserve values.	Boolean	voidable

20.3.3. Code lists U.K.

20.3.3.1. Classification Method Used (ClassificationMethodUsedValue) U.K.

Codes indicating the means used to calculate the ore measurement.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.

Values for the code list ClassificationMethodUsedValue U.K.

Value	Name	Definition
JORCcode	JORC code	The Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves.
NI43-101	NI 43-101	National Instrument 43-101 (the ‘ NI 43-101 ’ or the ‘ NI ’ ) is a mineral resource classification scheme used for the public disclosure of information relating to mineral properties in Canada.
CIMstandards	CIM standards	The CIM Definition Standards on Mineral Resources and Reserves (CIM Definition Standards) establish definitions and guidelines for the reporting of exploration information, mineral resources and mineral reserves in Canada.
SAMRECcode	SAMREC code	The South African Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves.
IMMReportingCode	IMM Reporting Code	The Code for Reporting of Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves sets out minimum standards, recommendations and guidelines for Public Reporting of Mineral Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Europe.
SMEGuide	SME Guide	A guide for reporting exploration information, mineral resources, and mineral reserves – USA.
IIMChCode	IIMCh Code	Certification Code for Exploration Prospects, Mineral Resources & Ore Reserves. This Code is the result of a Collaboration Agreement between the Institution of Mining Engineers of Chile (IIMCh) and the Ministry of Mining.
peruvianCode	Peruvian Code	This Code was prepared by a Joint Committee formed by members of the Lima Stock Exchange and by professionals dedicated to the exploration and evaluation of mineral resources.
CRIRSCOCode	CRIRSCO Code	The International Template for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves of the Committee for Mineral Reserves International Reporting Standards (CRIRSCO) integrates the minimum standards being adopted in national reporting codes worldwide with recommendations and interpretive guidelines for the public reporting of exploration results, mineral resources and mineral reserves.
UNFCCode	UNFC Code	The United Nations Framework Classification for Fossil Energy and Mineral Reserves and Resources 2009 (UNFC-2009) is a universally applicable scheme for classifying/evaluating energy and mineral reserves and resources - it is the successor to UNFC-2004.
SECGuide	SEC Guide	Description of Property by Issuers Engaged or to be Engaged in Significant Mining Operations. Developed by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
PERCCode	PERC Code	The Pan European Reserves and Resources Reporting Committee (PERC) Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves (further referred to as ‘ the Code ’ ) sets out minimum standards, recommendations and guidelines for Public Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Europe.
russianCode	Russian Code	Currently effective in Russia is the Code approved by the Decree of the Ministry of Natural Resources, RF No 278 of 11 December, 2006 . Full title of the Document: Classification of resources/reserves and prognostic resources of solid minerals.
historicResourceEstimate	Historic resource estimate	Term for resource estimation before ‘ standard codes ’ (e.g. JORC etc.)

20.3.3.2. Commodity Code (CommodityCodeValue) U.K.

Values indicating the type of commodity.

The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.

Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Mineral Resources.

20.3.3.3. Enduse Potential (EndusePotentialValue) U.K.

Values indicating the end-use potential of the mineral.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.

This code list is hierarchical.

Values for the code list EndusePotentialValue U.K.

Value	Name	Definition	Parent
metallicMinerals	metallic minerals	Mineral occurrences including any type of metallic mineral.
preciousMetals	precious metals	Mineral occurrences including Silver; Gold; Platinoids in general.	metallicMinerals
baseMetals	base metals	Mineral occurrences including Aluminium; Copper; Lead; Lead + Zinc; Tin; Zinc	metallicMinerals
ironFerroalloyMetals	iron and ferro-alloy metals	Mineral occurrences including Cobalt; Chromium; Iron; Manganese; Molybdenum; Niobium; Nickel; Vanadium; Tungsten.	metallicMinerals
specialityAndRareMetals	speciality and rare metals	Mineral occurrences including Beryllium; Bismuth; Cadmium; Germanium, Gallium; Hafnium; Mercury; Indium; Lithium; Rubidium, Cesium; Rhenium; Rare Earths (undifferentiated); Antimony; Selenium; Tantalum; Tellurium; Titanium (ilmenite, rutile); Zirconium (zircon, baddeleyite).	metallicMinerals
nonMetallicMinerals	non-metallic minerals	Mineral occurrences including any type of non-metallic mineral.
buildingRawMaterial	building raw material	Mineral occurrences including Aggregate; Dimension & ornamental stones (granite, gabbro, travertine, etc.); Gypsum, anhydrite; Cement limestone; Limestone for lime; Marble.	nonMetallicMinerals
ceramicAndRefractory	ceramic and refractory	Mineral occurrences including common clays (brick, tile); White-firing clays (refractory and ceramic clays); Dolomite; Feldspar, nepheline; Kaolin; Andalusite group (andalusite, kyanite, sillimanite).	nonMetallicMinerals
chemicalMinerals	chemical minerals	Mineral occurrences including Borates; Barite; Fluorite; Magnesium (magnesite); Sodium sulphate; Sodium carbonate (trona); Pyrite; Sulphur; Rock salt; Strontium; Zeolites.	nonMetallicMinerals
energyCoverMinerals	energy cover minerals	Mineral occurrences including Bituminous sandstone/limestone, oil shale; Coal; Lignite; Peat; Thorium; Uranium.	nonMetallicMinerals
fertilizer	fertilizer	Mineral occurrences including Phosphate; Potash (sylvite, carnalite).	nonMetallicMinerals
preciousAndSemiPreciousStones	precious and semi-precious stones	Mineral occurrences including Diamond (industrial and gemstone); Emerald; Ruby, Sapphire, Corundum (gemstone); Beryls, quartz, tourmalines, garnets, topaz, peridot, zircon, etc. (gemstones).	nonMetallicMinerals
specialityAndOtherIndustrialMinerals	speciality and other industrial rocks and minerals	Mineral occurrences including Abrasives: garnet, staurolite, corundum; Asbestos (antophyllite, chrysotile, crocidolite); Attapulgite, sepiolite (clay); Bentonite (clay); Limestone, calcite (filler); Diatomite (kieselguhr); Graphite; Mica; Perlite; Quartz (massive / block for ferrosilicon); Quartz, optical & piezoelectrical use; Silica sand; Talc, pyrophyllite; Vermiculite; Wollastonite.	nonMetallicMinerals
recycledWaste	recycled waste	Mineral occurrences including metals or minerals coming from mining waste treatment.

20.3.3.4. Exploration Activity Type (ExplorationActivityTypeValue) U.K.

Types of exploration activity carried out.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.

This code list is hierarchical.

Values for the code list ExplorationActivityTypeValue U.K.

Value	Name	Definition	Parent
regionalReconnaissance	regional reconnaissance	Regional investigation to identify anomalies (geochemical, geophysical, mineralogical) and discover occurrences.
hammerProspectingAndGeologicalReconnaissance	hammer prospecting and geological reconnaissance	Drafting of a very preliminary geological map with the main formations and the main structures, including the location of discovered mineral showings.	regionalReconnaissance
regionalGeochemistry	regional geochemistry	The detection of abnormal concentrations of chemical elements in superficial water, soils or organisms, usually accomplished by instrumental, spot-test, or rapid techniques which are applicable in the field.	regionalReconnaissance
airborneGeophysics	airborne geophysics	Exploration technique based on the detection of anomalous physical characteristics of a ground.	regionalReconnaissance
regionalHeavyMineralSampling	regional heavy mineral sampling	Prospecting with a hand-held washing tool, usually shaped like a plate or a flat cone, at the bottom of which the densest fractions of a soil, a stream sediment are collected.	regionalReconnaissance
detailedSurfaceExploration	detailed surface exploration	Detailed surface exploration to delineate anomalies and describe occurrences in their refined geological context.
geologicalMappingAndSampling	geological mapping and sampling	Detailed geological mapping of the area(s) of interest.	detailedSurfaceExploration
detailedGeochemistry	detailed geochemistry	Detailed surveys (often on a grid) with the most appropriate method, in order to confirm and better delineate and characterize geochemical anomalies identified during the previous phase.	detailedSurfaceExploration
detailedGeophysics	detailed geophysics	Detailed surveys (often on a grid) with the most appropriate method, in order to confirm and better delineate and characterize geophysical anomalies identified during the previous phase.	detailedSurfaceExploration
detailedHeavyMineralSampling	detailed heavy mineral sampling	Detail prospecting in a local scale with a hand-held washing tool, usually shaped like a plate or a flat cone, at the bottom of which the densest fractions of a soil, a stream sediment are collected.	detailedSurfaceExploration
subsurfaceExploration	subsurface exploration	Subsurface exploration using the low costs techniques (trenching, destructive drilling, etc.), of resources appraisal.
trenchingChannelSampling	removal of overburden, trenching, channel sampling	Shallow ditch from which a sample can be taken and a geological observation made.	subsurfaceExploration
augerDrilling	auger drilling	Drilling of a cylindrical hole with an ad hoc tool in order to collect a rock sample, or to carry out a physical measurement or a geological observation. By extension, designates also the drill hole, whatever the latter’s purpose. In this case drilling is performed by means of an auger, i.e. with a helical screw which is driven into the ground with rotation.	subsurfaceExploration
percussionDrilling	percussion drilling	Drilling of a cylindrical hole with an ad hoc tool in order to collect a rock sample, or to carry out a physical measurement or a geological observation. By extension, designates also the drill hole, whatever the latter’s purpose. In this case, drilling is performed with a percussion tool.	subsurfaceExploration
assesmentOfResource	assesmantof the resource	The aim of this phase is the (still rough) delineation of the envelope of an orebody. Logging of cores, sampling of mineralized sections to better understand the distinctive features of the deposit, the physical properties of the ore, and finally to lead to a first (still approximate) calculation of the resource.
reconnaissancePercussionDrilling	reconnaissance percussion drilling	The assessment of the resource using percussion drilling, sometimes on a grid with a wide mesh. The aim of this phase is the (still rough) delineation of the envelope of an orebody. Drill logging, sampling of mineralized sections to better understand the distinctive features of the deposit, the physical properties of the ore, and finally to lead to a first (still approximate) calculation of the resource.	assesmentOfResource
reconnaissanceCoreDrilling	reconnaissance core drilling	Drilling of a cylindrical hole with an ad hoc tool in order to collect a rock sample, or to carry out a physical measurement or a geological observation. By extension, designates also the drill hole, whatever the latter’s purpose. Boreholes are drilled by coring. This technique is used to collect undisturbed rock cylinders and allows to confirm/to precise results from percussion drilling.	assesmentOfResource
geologicalInterpretation	geological interpretation	Compilation and synthesis of all the available geological information in order to get an as precise as possible model of the mineral resource.	assesmentOfResource
oreBeneficiationTest	ore beneficiation tests	Technique designed to treat run of mine material.	assesmentOfResource
approximateResourceCalculation	approximate calculation of the resource	Rough evaluation of the tonnage and grade essentially based on drill holes information, by correlation and interpolation of intersected mineralized sections.	assesmentOfResource
evaluationOfOreDeposit	evaluation of the ore deposit	This the final phase of evaluation leading to the final yes/no mining decision.
systematicReconnaissanceCoreDrilling	systematic reconnaissance core drilling	The evaluation of the ore deposit with the aim of getting very detailed information on the whole deposit and best quality samples. This the final phase of evaluation leading to the final yes/no mining decision	evaluationOfOreDeposit
miningWorkings	mining workings	Reconnaissance workings aimed at getting a better understanding of the deposit, and allowing to get large ore samples for detailed beneficiation tests.	evaluationOfOreDeposit
geostatisticalEstimates	geostatistical estimates	Technique based on probability theory that is used to compute regionalized variables, the values of which depend on their position in space, such as the metal content or grade in a deposit.	evaluationOfOreDeposit
feasibilityStudyReport	feasibility study and report	Technical economic study aimed at assessing the possibility to launching a mine venture.	evaluationOfOreDeposit
miningPilot	mining pilot	Intermediate phase between laboratory tests and actual plant.	evaluationOfOreDeposit

20.3.3.5. Exploration Result (ExplorationResultValue) U.K.

Values indicating the result of the exploration activity.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.

Values for the code list ExplorationResultValue U.K.

Value	Name	Definition
isolatedMineralizedStones	isolated mineralized stones, showings, occurrences, altered areas	Identification of possible markers of a mineralized area.
anomalies	anomalies	Anomaly or anomalous area which geophysical or geochemical properties are different from areas around and which might indicate the presence of a mineralizing process in the vicinity.
keyMineralsIdentification	identification of key minerals	Identification of particular minerals which may indicate a possible mineralized area or accompany a mineralizing process.
detailedProspectMap	detailed prospect map with location of mineralized areas	A detailed map with location of all the mineralized occurrences whatever their size and representation of their relationships with lithology, structures, alteration zones, anomalous areas, sampling analysis results.
structuredAnomalies	structured anomalies	Narrowing of the area under mineral prospection, and a more detailed internal structure
prospectBoundariesRefinement	prospect boundaries refinement	Progressively reducing the surface area until the discovery of a mineral deposit.
primaryReconnaissanceMineralization	mineralization primary reconnaissance	The first attempts to see (removal of overburdens, trenching) or to intercept (auger, subsurface percussion drilling), and to sample primary mineralization.
indicatedMineralization	mineralization indicated	The first attempts to roughly delineate the ore body, using reconnaissance drilling (percussion and then core drilling), to sample it in detail, and to approximately evaluate the resource using geological interpretation, beneficiation tests.
indicatedOreDeposit	ore deposit indicated	The presence of an ore body has been demonstrated using systematic core drilling and sometimes some preliminary mining workings. The external geometry of the ore body and its internal structure (including ore grade distribution) starts to be well-known.
indicatedAndEstimatedOreDeposit	ore deposit indicated and estimated	Refinement of previous knowledge using statistical tools allowing for example interpolations between drill holes, and definition of enriched areas.
feasibilityStudyForMiningDecision	feasibility study report available for mining decision	Technical economic study aimed at assessing the possibility to launching a mine venture.
industrialTest	industrial test	Intermediate phase between laboratory tests and actual plant.

20.3.3.6. Importance (ImportanceValue) U.K.

Values indicating the importance of the commodity for the Earth Resource.

The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.

Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Mineral Resources.

20.3.3.7. Mine Status (MineStatusValue) U.K.

Values indicating the operational status of the mine.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.

Values for the code list MineStatusValue U.K.

Value	Name	Definition	Parent
operating	operating	A mine is operating.
operatingContinuously	operating continuously	A mine is operating continuously.	operating
operatingIntermittently	operating intermittently	A mine is operating intermittently.	operating
notOperating	not operating	A mine is not operating.
closed	closed	A mine can be closed for technical, economical or technico-economical reasons.	notOperating
abandoned	abandoned	A mine is abandoned.	notOperating
careAndMaintenance	care and maintenance	A mine is under care and maintenance.	notOperating
retention	retention	A mine can be kept unexploited until the price of contained commodity(ies) makes it economical.	notOperating
historic	historic	An ‘ old ’ mine which has been exploited before 1900.	notOperating
underDevelopment	under development	Under development.
construction	under construction	Under construction.	underDevelopment
pendingApproval	pending approval	A mine waiting for the exploitation authorization, generally given by a State Mining Engineering Department.	underDevelopment
feasibility	feasibility	Technical economic study aimed at assessing the possibility to launching a mine venture.	underDevelopment

20.3.3.8. Mineral Deposit Group (MineralDepositGroupValue) U.K.

Values indicating the grouping of mineral deposits on the basis of their generic characteristics.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.

Values for the code list MineralDepositGroupValue U.K.

Value	Name	Definition
organic	organic	Organic deposits result from the concentration of organic matter on, or close to the surface, by sedimentation and early diagenesis.
residualOrSurficial	residual/surficial	Surficial processes are the physical and chemical phenomena which cause concentration of ore material within the regolith, generally by removal of chemical constituents by aqueous leaching. This includes laterite deposits and residual or eluvial deposits.
placer	placer	Placer deposits represent concentrations of heavy minerals of certain elements, particularly of Au, U, and PGE, by sedimentary processes.
continentalSedimentAndVolcanics	continental sediments and volcanics	Mineral deposits associated with sediments or volcanic material on continental crust. They form where volcanic rocks and ash layers react with alkaline groundwater, and may also crystallize in post-depositional environments over periods ranging from thousands to millions of years in shallow marine basins.
sedimentHosted	sediment-hosted	Sediment-hosted deposits can be divided into two major subtypes. The first subtype is clastic-dominated lead-zinc ores, which are hosted in shale, sandstone, siltstone, or mixed clastic rocks, or occur as carbonate replacement, within a clastic-dominated sedimentary rock sequence. This subtype includes deposits that have been traditionally referred to as sedimentary exhalative (SEDEX) deposits. The second subtype of sediment-hosted Pb-Zn deposits is the Mississippi Valley-type that occurs in platform carbonate sequences, typically in passive-margin tectonic settings.
chemicalSediment	chemical sediment	Mineral deposits, mainly Fe or Mn, of sedimentary origin which originated as chemical precipitates from ancient ocean water. The process of accumulating these sedimentary deposits is controlled by the physicochemical properties inherent in iron and manganese.
marineVolcanicAssociation	marine volcanic association	Mineral deposits formed in a marine volcanic environment. Magmatic and hydrothermal fluids react with sea water for giving volcanogenic massive sulphides (VMS), which are at the origin stratiform deposits of Cu, Zn, Pb, Ag, Au.
epithermal	epithermal	Epithermal deposits occur largely in volcano-plutonic arcs associated with subduction zones, with ages similar to those of volcanism. The deposits form at shallow depth, less than 1 km, in the temperature range of 50°-200 °C, are hosted mainly by volcanic rocks, and occur mainly as veins.
veinBrecciaStockwork	vein, breccia and stockwork	It is a systematic group with special occurrence of mineral deposits in a finite volume within a rock. Vein: Fracture filling deposits which often have great lateral and/or depth extent but which are usually very narrow. Breccia: A fissure containing numerous wall-rock fragments, with mineral deposits in the interstices. Stockwork: a complex system of structurally controlled or randomly oriented veins.
manto	manto	Manto ore deposits are defined by a strict stratigraphic control on their distribution, generally within a porous formation within a structural trap site. The source of ore within manto deposits is considered to be interformational, from a sedimentary source within an adjacent sedimentary basin, or from ore fluids driven off from intrusive rocks.
skarn	skarn	Mineral deposits formed by replacement of limestone by ore and calc-silicate minerals, usually adjacent to a felsic or granitic intrusive body.
porphyry	porphyry	Porphyry deposits are intrusion-related, large tonnage low grade mineral deposits with metal assemblages that may include all or some of copper, molybdenum, gold and silver. The genesis of these deposits is related to the emplacement of intermediate to felsic, hypabyssal, generally porphyritic intrusions that are commonly formed at convergent plate margins.
ultramaficOrMafic	ultramafic / mafic	Mineral deposits related to mafic and ultramafic plutonism and resulting from magmatic processes such as fractional crystallisation. The main types of deposits are chromite and platinoids in ophiolitic peridotites, titanum within anorthosites, nickel, copper and platinoïds in ultramafic complexes.
carbonatite	carbonatites	Carbonatites are intrusive carbonate-mineral-rich igneous rocks, many of which contain distinctive abundances of apatite, magnetite, barite, and fluorite, that may contain economic or anomalous concentrations of rare earth elements, phosphorus, niobium, uranium, thorium, copper, iron, titanium, barium, fluorine, zirconium, and other rare or incompatible elements. They may also be sources of mica or vermiculite. Carbonatites may form central plugs within zoned alkalic intrusive complexes, or as dikes, sills, breccias, and veins.
pegmatite	pegmatite	Pegmatites tend to occur in the aureoles of granites in most cases, and are usually granitic in character, often closely matching the compositions of nearby granites. Pegmatites should thus represent exsolved granitic material which crystallises in the country rocks. However, an origin of pegmatite fluids by devolatilisation (dewatering) of metamorphic rocks is also envisaged. Pegmatites are coarse-grained rocks, mainly composed of quartz, feldspar and mica and are important because they often contain rare earth minerals and gemstones, such as aquamarine, tourmaline, topaz, fluorite, apatite and corundum, often along with tin and tungsten minerals, among others.
metamorphicHosted	metamorphic-hosted	Mineral deposits associated to deep metamorphism, more than ten km, in a context in which carbonic and aqueous fluids may give birth to gold veins.
gemsOrSemipreciousStones	gems and semi-precious stones	A piece of mineral, which, in cut and polished form, is used to make jewelry or other adornments.
industrialRocks	industrial rocks	Industrial minerals are geological materials which are mined for their commercial value, which are not fuel minerals and are not sources of metallic minerals. They are used in their natural state or after beneficiation either as raw materials or as additives in a wide range of applications.

20.3.3.9. Mineral Deposit Type (MineralDepositTypeValue) U.K.

Values indicating the style of mineral occurrence or deposit.

The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.

Data providers may use the values specified in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Mineral Resources.

20.3.3.10. Mineral Occurrence Type (MineralOccurrenceTypeValue) U.K.

The type of mineral occurrence.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.

Values for the code list MineralOccurrenceTypeValue U.K.

Value	Name	Definition
mineralDeposit	mineral deposit	A mass of naturally occurring mineral material, e.g. metal ores or non-metallic minerals, usually of economic value, without regard to mode of origin. Accumulations of coal and petroleum may or may not be included.
oreDeposit	ore deposit	The naturally occurring material from which a mineral or minerals of economic value can be extracted at a reasonable profit.
occurrence	occurrence	Any ore or economic mineral in any concentration found in bedrock or as float.
prospect	prospect	An area that is a potential site of mineral deposits, based on preliminary exploration, previous exploration. A geologic or geophysical anomaly, especially one recommended for additional exploration.
province	province	Geologic provinces classified by mineral resources.
district	district	Geologic districts classified by mineral resources.
field	field	A region or area that possesses or is characterized by a particular mineral resource.
lode	lode	A mineral deposit consisting of a zone of veins, veinlets, disseminations, or planar breccias.

20.3.3.11. Mining Activity Type (MiningActivityTypeValue) U.K.

The type of mining activity, processing activity, or production.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.

Values for the code list MiningActivityTypeValue U.K.

Value	Name	Definition
adit	adit	A horizontal passage from the surface into a mine.
alluvial	alluvial	Said of a placer formed by the action of running water, as in a stream channel or alluvial fan; also, said of the valuable mineral, e.g. gold or diamond, associated with an alluvial placer.
decline	decline	Passage or adit driven on a decline from the surface to provide access to a mine.
diggings	diggings	A term applied in the western U.S. to diggings for gold or other precious minerals located on a bar or in the shallows of a stream, and worked when the water is low.
dredging	dredging	A form of open pit mining in which the digging machinery and processing plant are situated on a floating barge or hull.
multiple	multiple	A multiple activity.
openPit	open pit	An open-sky excavation (also open-sky mine) for the extraction of metallic ores and /or commodities.
openPitAndUnderground	open pit and underground	Covers both the open pit and underground mining activity.
quarry	quarry	Open workings, usually for the extraction of stone.
reworking	reworking	New mining activities carried out on already explored mines.
shaft	shaft	A vertical or inclined excavation through which a mine is worked.
sluicing	sluicing	Concentrating heavy minerals, e.g., gold or cassiterite, by washing unconsolidated material through boxes (sluices) equipped with riffles that trap the heavier minerals on the floor of the box.
solutionMining	solution mining	(a) The in-place dissolution of water-soluble mineral components of an ore deposit by permitting a leaching solution, usually aqueous, to trickle downward through the fractured ore to collection galleries at depth. b) The mining of soluble rock material, esp. salt, from underground deposits by pumping water down wells into contact with the deposit and removing the artificial brine thus created.
surfaceMining	surface mining	Broad category of mining in which soil and rock overlying the mineral deposit (the overburden) are removed.
surfaceMiningAndUnderground	surface mining and underground	Covers both surface and underground mining.
underground	underground	An underground excavation for the extraction of mineral deposits, in contrast to surface excavations

20.3.3.12. Processing Activity Type (ProcessingActivityTypeValue) U.K.

Values indicating the type of processing carried out during a mining activity.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.

Data providers may also use the narrower values specified for this code list in the INSPIRE Technical Guidance document on Mineral Resources.

Values for the code list ProcessingActivityTypeValue U.K.

Value	Name	Definition
physicalTreatment	physical treatment	Sorting process using physical separation methods.
physicalChemicalTreatment	physical chemical treatment	Sorting process combining physical and chemical separation methods.
chemicalTreatment	chemical treatment	Sorting process using chemical separation methods.
unknownTreatment	unknown treatment	Sorting process – treatment is unknown.

20.3.3.13. Reserve Category (ReserveCategoryValue) U.K.

The level of confidence of the estimate of the reserve.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.

Values for the code list ReserveCategoryValue U.K.

Value	Name	Definition
provedOreReserves	proved ore reserves	A ‘ Proved Ore Reserve ’ is the economically mineable part of a Measured Mineral Resource. It includes diluting materials and allowances for losses which may occur when the material is mined.
probableOreReserves	probable ore reserves	A ‘ Probable Ore Reserve ’ is the economically mineable part of an Indicated, and in some circumstances, a measured mineral resource. It includes diluting materials and allowances for losses which may occur when the material is mined.
provedAndProbableOreReserves	proved and probable ore reserves	Covers both the Proved Ore Reserves and Probable Ore Reserves.
inaccessibleDocumentation	inaccessible documentation	Ore reserve without any accessible documentation.

20.3.3.14. Resource Category (ResourceCategoryValue) U.K.

Indication whether the resource is measured, indicated or inferred.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.

Values for the code list ResourceCategoryValue U.K.

Value	Name	Definition
measuredMineralResource	measured mineral resource	The part of a Mineral Resource for which tonnage, densities, shape, physical characteristics, grade and mineral content can be estimated with a high level of confidence.
indicatedMineralResource	indicated mineral resource	The part of a Mineral Resource for which tonnage, densities, shape, physical characteristics, grade and mineral content can be estimated with a reasonable level of confidence.
inferredMineralResource	inferred mineral resource	The part of a Mineral Resource for which tonnage, grade and mineral content can be estimated with a low level of confidence. It is inferred from geological evidence and assumed but not verified geological and/or grade continuity.
measuredAndIndicatedMineralResource	measured and indicated mineral resource	A combination of measured mineral resource and indicated mineral resource.
measuredIndicatedAndInferredMineralResource	measured, indicated and inferred mineral resource	A combination of measured mineral resource, indicated mineral resource and inferred mineral resource.
indicatedAndInferredMineralResource	indicated and inferred mineral resource	A combination of indicated mineral resource and inferred mineral resource.
poorlyDocumented	poorly documented	Poorly estimated or documented mineral resource.

20.4. Theme-specific Requirements U.K.

The type MappedFeature specified in Section 4.2.1.10 of Annex III shall be used to describe the geometric properties of MineralOccurrence spatial objects.

20.5. Layers U.K.

Layers for the spatial data theme Mineral Resources U.K.

Layer Name	Layer Title	Spatial object type
MR.Mine	Mines	MiningFeatureOccurrence
MR.MineralOccurrence	Mineral Occurrences	MappedFeature (spatial objects whose specification property is of type MineralOccurrence)]

Textual Amendments

F1 Inserted by Commission Regulation (EU) No 1253/2013 of 21 October 2013 amending Regulation (EU) No 1089/2010 implementing Directive 2007/2/EC as regards interoperability of spatial data sets and services.