Newsletter #2 - 30 January 2026
From fossils and field displays to world-class presentations and research...
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.
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