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Join us for our next OGG Breakfast and Presentation on Thursday, 15 May 2025, at Onrus Manor Activities Hall.
The OGG is set for an exciting 2025 with a robust lineup of presentations, excursions, and initiatives aimed at geologists and enthusiasts alike:
Presentation Highlights
• 6 February 2025: Dr. John Bristow on 100 years of diamond mining on South Africa's West Coast.
• March-April 2025: International gold experts explore topics like placer gold, Witwatersrand structures, and porphyry deposits.
Excursions and Geoheritage
• Half-day trip to De Kelders Caves (early 2025).
• 9–11 May 2025: A multi-day exploration of Bonnievale, Robertson, and Keisie Valley.
Support for Future Geologists
OGG continues its dedication to young geoscientists with mentorship and career-building opportunities.
Resources
Access past presentations on the OGG YouTube Playlist, including topics on sea level changes and Russian geology.
Membership
2025 membership fees are R250. Banking details in the newsletter.
For full details, read the complete newsletter here.
The Overberg Geoscientists Group is a collective of geoscience professionals and enthusiasts dedicated to exploring the Earth's physical structure, from rocks and minerals to geological processes, across the greater Overberg region. The group engages in research, field studies, educational activitie...
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