On Saturday 2nd November Dr Tony Martin led the society on a visit to the Hillside Dams Syenites in Bulawayo and to Diana's Pool to see the orbicular granites
The trip was very well attended and included two bus loads of students in addition to members.
The field guide can be downloaded below.
The Macgregor Memorial Lecture on the topic - ' Zircon geochronology: a handle in plate reconstructions, geological evolution of mobile belts and assessment of mineral deposit fertility' was delivered by Benjamin Mapani in Bylawayo on the 1st of November 2024 and in Harare in 4th November 2024.
A copy of the presentation can be found below.
It is with great sadness that we announce that Dai Jones, an Honourary Life Member of the Geological Society of Zimbabwe, died in Canada on Thursday 28th August 2024.
Dai obtained his PhD degree in Solid State Physics from Exeter University. He lived and worked at various times in both Canada and Zimbabwe.
Dai is especially well known for his pioneering palaeomagnetic work around the world and especially in Southern Africa.
It is with a heavy heart that we inform you that one of our GSZ members, Sinikiwe Ncube, passed away unexpectedly in Famona, Bulawayo on 11 July 2024.
Sinikiwe had recently finished her PhD dissertation with the University of Johannesburg South Africa and while awaiting formal award of her degree, she was looking forward to an exciting career ahead of her.
The Geological Society of Zimbabwe Committee to express our sincere condolences and sympathy with the members of Sinikiwe’s family.
On 5th July 2024 Shadrack Phetla gave a talk on Geothermal Energy in Africa, A Solution to the Electricity Crisis, to the Society.
Please find a copy of the presentation below.
On 16th November 2023, Godfrey Chagondah, representing the Geological Society of Zimbabwe, delivered a talk to the GSSA African Exploration & Technology Showcase in Johannesburg, South Africa, titled 'Mineral Exploration, Opportunities & Development Projects Showcase, Zimbabwe '
Please find a copy of the presentation below.
On Friday 13 October 2023, approximately thirty Geological Society of ZImbabwe members were hosted by Invictus and Geo Associates at their oil and gas exploration drilling operation near Muzarabani. Thanks to Invictus and Geo Associates for a very informative trip.
Visit their website for more information: https://www.invictusenergy.com/project/sg-4571/
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