Norwegian Geological Survey

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Norwegian Geological Survey, abbr:NGU is a Norwegian government agency responsible for geologic mapping and research. The agency is located in Trondheim with an office in Tromsø, with about 225 employees. It is subordinate to the Norwegian Ministry of Trade and Industry.MissionNGU's main work is related to collecting, processing and impart knowledge related to the physical, chemical and mineralogical characteristics of the countries bedrock, deposits and groundwater. Important areas include the Arctic, Antarctica, Svalbard and the continental shelf. With the motto "Geology for the Scociety", NGU provides maps and geological information in national databases. The activity is organized after four key principles: Sustainable added value from geological resources Effective use of geoscience knowledge in land-use planning and development Better knowledge of geological development and processes in Norway Management and dissemination of geological data and knowledge