Overberg Geoscientists Group - Newsletter #15 Summary

Overberg Geoscientists Group - Newsletter #15 Summary

Overberg Geoscientists Group

Overberg Geoscientists Group - Newsletter #15 Summary

Our November newsletter is packed with updates on OGG activities, events, and geoscience news.

Here’s a quick overview:

• Education initiatives in the Hemel and Aarde Valley and Overstrand continue to grow, supported by OGG members and sponsors UMVOTO and SRK.
• Upcoming presentations run from December 2025 through April 2026, featuring topics from Witwatersrand geology to tailings dam case studies, carbon systems, and large-scale geodynamics.
• Farewell to Dr Richard Viljoen, a respected figure in the geological community whose legacy will continue to inspire.
• Short courses and symposia announced, including UCT’s Diamond Short Course and the GOLD27 International Symposium.
• A selection of geoscience news links and access to OGG’s full YouTube presentation library.
• 2026 activities in planning, including new excursions, a follow-up Gold Series, and presentations on LIPS and southern Africa’s geoheritage.
• Membership, fees, and contact details for those wanting to get involved.

Read the full newsletter here.

Overberg Geoscientists Group - Newsletter #15 Summary

Overberg Geoscientists Group

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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