Fossil hydrocarbons: deposits

Geography, Territory and environment

This dataset shows the deposits and former mining sites of fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas etc.) in Switzerland. Currently, no fossil fuels are being mined commercially in ...

Metallic mineral resources: deposits

Geography, Territory and environment

This dataset shows the deposits and former mining sites of metallic minerals (ores) in Switzerland. Metals are no longer commercially mined in Switzerland. The dataset is part o...

Cement industry 1965

Geography, Territory and environment

The data on the cement industry is part of the Resources Information System of the Georesources Switzerland Group, a database of mineral deposits in Switzerland. This database c...

Cement industry 1995

Geography, Territory and environment

The data on the cement industry is part of the Resources Information System of the Georesources Switzerland Group, a database of mineral deposits in Switzerland. This database c...

Lithological-petrographic map of Switzerland – Genesis 1:500000

Geography, Territory and environment

The 1:500'000 geotechnical map (GK500) of the Georesources Switzerland Group shows the subsurface strata classified according to lithological-petrographic criteria. The legend i...

Simplified map of the near-surface mineral resources of Switzerland 1:500'000

Geography, Territory and environment

The map of near-surface mineral resources of Switzerland 1:500'000 (GK500) of the Georesources Switzerland Group shows the subsurface strata classified according to lithological...

Brickworks raw materials: processing

Geography, Territory and environment

This dataset shows the active and decommissioned brickwork processing sites in Switzerland. It forms part of the Resources Information System of the Georesources Switzerland Gro...

Brickworks raw materials: mining

Geography, Territory and environment

This dataset shows the active and decommissioned natural stone quarries of the brickworks sector in Switzerland. It forms part of the Resources Information System of the Georeso...

Quarries 1980

Geography, Territory and environment

The data on quarries is part of the Resources Information System of the Georesources Switzerland Group, a database of mineral deposits in Switzerland. This database contains ent...

Quarries 1965

Geography, Territory and environment

The data on quarries is part of the Resources Information System of the Georesources Switzerland Group, a database of mineral deposits in Switzerland. This database contains ent...

Lithological-petrographic map of Switzerland – Classification of rocks 1:500000

Geography, Territory and environment

The 1:500,000 geotechnical map (GK500) of the Georesources Switzerland Group shows the subsurface strata classified according to lithological-petrographic criteria. The legend i...

Brick manufactures 1907

Geography, Territory and environment

The data on the brickworks is part of the Resources Information System of the Georesources Switzerland Group, a database of mineral deposits in Switzerland. This database contai...

Gypsum: mining and processing

Geography, Territory and environment

Gypsum is used primarily in the construction and cement industries but also in the handicraft and the ceramics industries. This dataset shows the active and decommissioned gypsu...

Quarries 1915

Geography, Territory and environment

The data on quarries is part of the Resources Information System of the Georesources Switzerland Group, a database of mineral deposits in Switzerland. This database contains ent...

Brick manufactures 1995

Geography, Territory and environment

The data on the brickworks is part of the Resources Information System of the Georesources Switzerland Group, a database of mineral deposits in Switzerland. This database contai...

Brick manufactures 1965

Geography, Territory and environment

The data on the brickworks is part of the Resources Information System of the Georesources Switzerland Group, a database of mineral deposits in Switzerland. This database contai...

Quarries 1995

Geography, Territory and environment

The data on quarries is part of the Resources Information System of the Georesources Switzerland Group, a database of mineral deposits in Switzerland. This database contains ent...

Salt: mining and processing

Geography, Territory and environment

The Swiss Saltworks cover the entire demand of Switzerland for de-icing, industrial and table salts. This dataset shows the active and decommissioned mining and production sites...

Industrial minerals: deposits

Geography, Territory and environment

Industrial minerals refer to minerals or rocks that are important for technical processes and industrial applications. Gypsum and salt are two well-known industrial minerals, wh...

Geotechnical Map of Switzerland 1:200000

Geography, Territory and environment

The 1:200'000 geotechnical map (GK200) shows the subsurface strata classified according to lithological-petrographic criteria. The legend is designed to represent the technical ...

Cement raw materials: mining and processing

Geography, Territory and environment

This dataset shows the active and decommissioned cement and lime mining and production sites in Switzerland. It forms part of the Resources Information System of the Georesource...

Natural stones on buildings

Geography, Territory and environment

This dataset shows the use of stone in the construction of over 4,000 buildings in Switzerland. The data was collected by Francis de Quervain between 1954 and 1983. Over the pas...

Natural stone: mining

Geography, Territory and environment

Natural stone is extracted from hard rock in quarries in the form of hewn or sawn blocks for direct use in construction. This dataset shows the active and decommissioned natural...

Broken rock: mining

Geography, Territory and environment

Broken hard rock refers to gravel, grit and rubble that is extracted from hard rock in quarries and then mechanically broken down into small pieces. It is used primarily in cons...