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

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