Uncover Gold’s Secrets with OGG 2025!

Join the Overberg Geoscientists Group for the 2025 International Gold Presentation Program, a series of thought-provoking talks by international and local experts. Explore the fascinating science, history, and cutting-edge applications of gold, from ancient civilizations to modern innovation.

Program Highlights:

6 March 2025 | Prof. Dave Craw (Univ. of Otago, NZ)
Placer Gold Science (including Witwatersrand insights)
Zoom | 10h00 RSA

13 March 2025 | Dr. Julian Vearncombe (Perth, Australia)
Witwatersrand Structures and Gold
Zoom | 10h00 RSA

20 March 2025 | Prof. Neil Phillips (Melbourne, Australia)
Metamorphic Waters and Their Wonders
Zoom | 10h00 RSA

27 March 2025 | Prof. John Clemens (Univ. of Stellenbosch)
Formation of Cu–Au Porphyry Deposits: Lessons from Igneous Petrology
Zoom | 10h00 RSA

3 April 2025 | Dr. Bjorn Von Der Heyden (Univ. of Stellenbosch)
Southern African Metallogeny with a Focus on Gold
In-person + Zoom | 11h00 RSA

10 April 2025 | Keith Kenyon (Hermanus, RSA)
The Placer vs. Hydrothermal Origin Debate for Witwatersrand Gold Ore
Zoom | 10h00 RSA

Zoom Link: Join Here
Meeting ID: 821 7289 2738
Passcode: Overberg

Why Attend?

• Science Meets History: Learn about gold's geological genesis, from placers to porphyries.
• Cultural Insights: Discover gold’s role in ancient civilizations like the Egyptians, Incas, and Malians, and its continued global significance.
• Modern Applications: Explore gold’s evolution in technology, trading, and sustainable mining innovations.

Whether you’re a geology enthusiast, historian, or industry professional, this series promises to enrich your understanding of gold’s enduring allure.

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