Overberg Geoscientists Group | Newsletter #1 - January 2026

Overberg Geoscientists Group | Newsletter #1 - January 2026

Overberg Geoscientists Group

Overberg Geoscientists Group | Newsletter #1 - January 2026

OGG welcomes members to 2026 with a strong programme of talks, breakfast meetings and Zoom presentations running from February to April, covering topics such as tailings dams, Witwatersrand geology, carbon systems, sedimentology and large-scale structures.

The newsletter also shares key conferences and symposia to diarise, including the University of Melbourne GOLD Conference (March 2026) and GOLD-27 at Sun City in April 2027.

A heartfelt tribute is included in memory of Prof. Stephen Edward Haggerty, a highly respected figure in mantle and kimberlite research.

Members will also find geology-related resources, OGG YouTube presentation links, and details on 2026 membership fees and activities, highlighting OGG’s ongoing commitment to education, mentorship and geoscience awareness.

Read the full newsletter here.

Overberg Geoscientists Group | Newsletter #1 - January 2026

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