OGG Newsletter #11 - August 2025 Highlights
OGG Newsletter #11 - August 2025 Highlights.
Discover the fascinating history and geology of the North West Province ‘diamond-triangle’ with Pierre De Jager’s latest presentation. Key highlights include:
• Over 5 million carats produced since 1912
• Unique diamonds, including vivid orange and blue stones
• Geological processes shaping alluvial deposits
• Mining challenges and production data
Read the full presentation here.
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The excursion will originate at the Gansbaai Penguin Sanctuary Earth Age Display to set the scene for the geological history...
Here’s what’s been happening and what’s coming up for OGG members and friends.
Earlier this year, OGG teamed up with top geologists from South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand...
Please diarise this event, and if you cannot make the breakfast itself, then join us on ZOOM at 11 am on the day.
From Everest climbs to new tech for geology students, the Overberg Geoscientists Group (OGG) has had a busy start to winter!