OGG Newsletter #14 - November 2025

OGG Newsletter #14 - November 2025

Overberg Geoscientists Group

OGG Newsletter #14 - November 2025

The latest OGG newsletter is out! Here’s a quick snapshot of what’s happening:

• Global visitors - 42 local & international geographers visited the OGG Earth Age Display at Harold Porter Gardens.
• Energy discovery news - Exciting hydro-carbon finds off Namibia making headlines.
• Upcoming talks - Monthly presentations lined up through 2026, covering flood systems, diamond and gold geology, tailings dams, and more - with in-person and Zoom options.
• Events and learning - Breakfast meet-ups at Onrus Manor continue, plus links to fascinating geology news, research, and global mineral discoveries.
• Membership reminder - Support OGG’s growing footprint by renewing your membership (R250 per year).

Explore gold, diamonds, geological heritage and more via OGG’s YouTube playlists.

Ideas for 2026 excursions and talks are welcome; everyone from scholars to enthusiasts is invited to get involved!

Read the full newsletter here.

OGG Newsletter #14 - November 2025

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