Serviço Geológico do Brasil - CPRM

Name

Serviço Geológico do Brasil - CPRM

Legal name

Serviço Geológico do Brasil - CPRM

Website

https://sgb.gov.br

Company type

Public

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Geological Survey Services

NAICS

Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (54136), Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (541360), Support Activities for Mining (2131)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Exploration Services (1382), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Oil & Gas Field Services, Nec (1389)

akta.pro primary industry

Mineral Exploration & Geoscience Services (Geology, Geophysics, Geochemistry, Resource Modeling) (IMAKAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Seismic & Geoscience Services (Acquisition, Processing, Interpretation) (EUALABAK), Satellite Imagery & Remote Sensing Geospatial Platforms (BPAMANAM), Remote Sensing & Earth Observation Analytics (Satellite/UAV/LiDAR, Image Processing) (EUAHAKAD), Disaster Response & Search and Rescue (SAR) (BPADADAA)

Keywords

• Geological survey services
• Hydrological monitoring systems
• Mineral resource assessment
• Geoscientific data platforms
• Geological mapping services

Headquarters

HQ city

Brasília

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices23 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Serviço Geológico do Brasil (SGB/CPRM) is Brazil's federal geological survey operating under the Ministry of Mines and Energy, conducting pre-competitive geoscientific research including geological mapping, geophysical surveys, geochemical analyses, hydrological monitoring, and mineral resource assessment. The institution generates and disseminates geological, hydrogeological, and mineral resource information through digital platforms (RIGeo, GeoSGB, SIAGAS, RIMAS, P3M, SACE), physical infrastructure (network of 10 lithotheca, laboratories, libraries), and scientific publications (JGSB journal) to support public policy formulation, disaster prevention, and sustainable territorial development.

Product overview

SGB operates as Brazil's official geological survey under the Ministry of Mines and Energy, offering an integrated portfolio of geo-scientific products and services. The core offerings include specialized information systems (RIGeo, GeoSGB, SIAGAS, RIMAS, GEOSSIT), strategic planning platforms (P3M for mineral research and production), real-time monitoring systems (SACE for hydrological alerts), and 3D geological modeling services. Supporting infrastructure includes a network of 10 litotheca facilities for geological sample preservation, mineral analysis laboratories (Rede LAMIN), a library network (Rede Ametista), and the Journal of the Geological Survey of Brazil (JGSB) for scientific publication. The portfolio also encompasses geological mapping, mineral favorability mapping, geophysical surveys, geochemical analysis, and public education initiatives through SGB Descomplica.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SGB Descomplica: Geociências para Todos - Science communication initiative making geosciences accessible to the general public
• Rede LAMIN
• Rede Ametista
• Rede de Litotecas
• SACE
• RIGeo
• GEOSSIT
• SIAGAS
• RIMAS
• P3M
• JGSB

Products and services

• RIGeo - Repository of Geological Information Digital repository and database system for geological information, scientific publications, maps, and research documents managed by SGB for academic and professional users.
• GeoSGB Geoscientific Data Portal Geoscientific data portal providing access to geological maps, geophysical data, geochemical surveys, and mineral resources information for researchers, government agencies, and mining professionals.
• SIAGAS - Sistema de Informações de Águas Subterrâneas Groundwater information system managing data on underground water resources across Brazil, supporting well registration, aquifer characterization, and hydrogeological studies for water resource management decisions.
• RIMAS - Rede Integrada de Monitoramento das Águas Subterrâneas Integrated groundwater monitoring network covering 507 registered wells across 269 municipalities, tracking water levels and quality for sustainable groundwater resource management.
• P3M - Plataforma de Planejamento da Pesquisa e Produção Mineral Strategic planning platform for mineral research and production, providing geoeconomic studies, mineral statistics, and market intelligence integrating mineral sector data for mining companies and government agencies.
• SACE - Sistema de Alerta de Eventos Críticos Real-time platform providing flood and drought alerts through the National Hydrological Alert System, monitoring river levels and rainfall across 19+ major river basins in Brazil for disaster prevention.
• Rede de Litotecas (Lithotheca Network) Network of 10 regional lithotheca facilities across Brazil preserving geological samples including drilling cores, rock samples, geochemical aliquots, petrographic thin sections, and marine geology materials for qualified research institutions.
• Rede LAMIN - Mineral Analysis Laboratories Network Network of mineral analysis laboratories providing water and geological material analysis services for government agencies, research institutions, and qualified users.
• Journal of the Geological Survey of Brazil (JGSB) Peer-reviewed open-access multidisciplinary scientific journal publishing Earth Sciences research three times yearly, available globally to the academic community under CC-BY license.
• 3D Geological Modeling Service 3D geological modeling service creating three-dimensional representations of subsurface architecture using drilling data, geological maps, sections, and geophysical information for mineral exploration and territorial planning.
• GEOSSIT - Sítios Geológicos do Brasil Catalog of geological sites in Brazil documenting significant geological heritage and formations, supporting public education, geotourism, geopark development, and UNESCO Global Geopark candidacy.

Quantifiable outcome

• R$ 14.47 return for every R$ 1 invested in 2025
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• IDB - Inter-American Development Bank (BID)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership signed in March 2026 for mapping critical minerals in Brazil. IDB providing technical and financial cooperation to support SGB's geological survey activities for strategic mineral resource assessment.
• British Geological Survey (BGS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical cooperation agreement under the Green Cities, Infrastructure and Energy (GCIEP) program for developing integrated tools supporting sustainable territorial planning and energy transition, specifically in the Vale do Jequitinhonha 3D geological modeling project.
• Polish Geological Survey (Polish Geological Institute - PGI)coreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for the Geo3D platform, a global 3D visualization library developed by PGI enabling interactive exploration of subsurface geology. SGB models are available on this platform for global access.
• UNESCOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSGB plays fundamental role in articulating technical and institutional support for Geoparque projects, contributing to geological heritage inventory, geoconservation actions, education, and sustainable territorial development for UNESCO Global Geopark candidacy.
• ANM - Agência Nacional de MineraçãocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner for mineral sector data integration. ANMlegis platform provides access to mining legislation, and ANM data on mineral production and economics is integrated into P3M platform.
• MME - Ministério de Minas e EnergiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent ministry providing institutional oversight and strategic direction. SGB's projects are aligned with federal government guidelines and the National Mining Plan.
• IBRAM - Instituto Brasileiro de MineraçãomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrazilian Mining Institute as key industry partner. Collaborative relationship for mineral sector development, data sharing, and industry engagement through P3M platform.
• CETEM - Centro de Tecnologia MineralmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology partner for mineral research and development, collaborating on mineral processing and characterization studies within the P3M platform ecosystem.
• SGM - Secretaria de Geologia, Mineração e Transformação MineralcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry Secretariat providing policy guidance and coordination for geological and mining sector initiatives.
• DNOCS - Departamento Nacional de Obras Contra as SecasmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration in Geoparque Sertão Monumental project and drought prevention initiatives in Northeast Brazil.
• ABPM - Associação Brasileira das Empresas de Pesquisa MineralmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association partnership for mineral exploration data sharing and collaborative research through P3M platform.
• ADIMB - Agência para o Desenvolvimento e Inovação do Setor Mineral BrasileiromajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment agency partnership for mineral sector innovation and technology development initiatives.
• State Secretariats and Municipal GovernmentsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVarious state and municipal government partnerships for regional geological mapping, groundwater management, disaster prevention, and geopark development projects.
• Brazilian Universities (UFRN, and others)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnerships for research collaboration, student training, thesis support, and joint publications. Specific collaboration with UFRN for hydrogeology training programs.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• OneGeology Consortium: International collaborative initiative of geological surveys (including SGB) sharing harmonized geological data globally. Relevant as a coordinating peer organization rather than a direct competitor.

Direct peers

• BGR (Bundesanstalt für Geowissenschaften und Rohstoffe): Germany's federal institute for geosciences and natural resources, providing geological mapping, mineral resource assessment, and international cooperation on raw materials. Comparable in structure and mandate to SGB.
• Geoscience Australia: Australian government's geoscience agency, delivering national geological mapping, mineral exploration support, and groundwater studies. Comparable in mandate to SGB, with strong emphasis on pre-competitive data for the mining sector.
• BRGM (Bureau de Recherches Géologiques et Minières): France's geological survey, providing geological mapping, mineral resource assessment, groundwater monitoring, and natural risk evaluation. Closest European analogue to SGB in scope and structure.
• United States Geological Survey (USGS): US federal geological survey conducting geological mapping, mineral resource assessment, hydrological monitoring, and natural hazard research. The closest functional analogue to SGB as a national geological survey with broad geoscientific mandate.
• Geological Survey of Canada (NRCan/GSC): Canada's federal geoscience agency, conducting national geological mapping, mineral potential assessment, and hydrogeological research. Functionally equivalent to SGB in mandate and delivery model.
• British Geological Survey (BGS): UK's national geological survey, an active SGB partner on 3D geological modeling under the GCIEP program. Directly comparable in mandate for geological mapping, mineral assessment, and groundwater monitoring.

Regional players

• Geological Survey of India (GSI): India's national geological survey conducting geological mapping, mineral assessment, and groundwater studies. Comparable institutional peer outside the Americas with similar broad mandate.
• Servicio Geológico Mexicano (SGM): Mexico's federal geological survey, focused on mineral resource exploration and geological mapping. Regional peer with similar institutional positioning within Latin America.
• Servicio Geológico Minero Argentino (SEGEMAR): Argentina's national geological and mining survey, with overlapping mandate in geological mapping, mineral resource assessment, and territorial planning. Strong regional peer sharing South American geological context with SGB.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

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