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Passing of Sinikiwe Ncube

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.

Submitted by Andrew du Toit on Thu, 11/07/2024 - 17:46

Talk On Line - Geothermal Energy in Africa - Shadrack Phetla

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.

Submitted by Andrew du Toit on Fri, 05/07/2024 - 16:51

Sppnsorship to Attend SEG WIndhoek Conference

SOCIETY OF ECONOMIC GEOLOGIST 27-30th SEPTEMBER 2024

Registration Deadline: Early 22nd July 2024 Regular 12th September 2024.

The GSZ would like to sponsor two speakers from Zimbabwe the SEG Conference in Windhoek in

September.

Submitted by Andrew du Toit on Mon, 10/06/2024 - 11:22

AGM 2024

The 2024 AGM of the Geological Society of Zimbabwe was held on 8 March 2024 at The Country Club, Highlands, Harare

AGENDA

1. CONVENING OF THE MEETING

2. OBITUARIES

3. APOLOGIES

4. MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING

4.1 Consideration and approval of the minutes

4.2 Matters arising not covered elsewhere in the agenda

5. CHAIRMAN’S STATEMENT

6. TREASURER’S REPORT

8. ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE NEXT COMMITTEE 2024 – 2025

9. PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION

10.

Submitted by Andrew du Toit on Tue, 19/03/2024 - 13:44

Talk to GSSA Showcase - 16 November 2023 - Mineral Exploration, Opportunities & Development Projects Showcase, Zimbabwe - Godfrey Chagondah

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.

Submitted by Andrew du Toit on Mon, 20/11/2023 - 11:35

Visit to Mukuyu-2 Drill Rig

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/

Submitted by Andrew du Toit on Mon, 16/10/2023 - 09:27

Trip to Dorowa and Shawa Alkali Ring Complexes

On the Saturday after the 2023 Summer Symposium, the 2nd of September 2023, the Society visited the Dorowa and Shawa alkali ring complexes in eastern Zimbabwe.

The trip was well attended with 30 members present.

Please find the guide is attached below.

Submitted by Andrew du Toit on Mon, 04/09/2023 - 12:09

Summer Symposium 2023

The Summer Symposium was held in the Diamond Lecture Theatre, University of Zimbabwe on the 1st September 2023 and attended by 90 members.

Submitted by Andrew du Toit on Mon, 04/09/2023 - 11:12

Talk Online - Expanding our knowledge of melting and metal enrichment in the cratonic basement of Zimbabwe - Lot Koopmans

On Thursday 6 July 2023, Lot Koopmans of Oxford University presented a talk online with the title ‘Expanding our knowledge of melting and metal enrichment in the cratonic basement of Zimbabwe’

The talk can be viewed via the following link:

Submitted by Andrew du Toit on Thu, 06/07/2023 - 15:42

Online Talk - Magmatic and magmatic-hydrothermal transition evolution of the Razi & Chilimanzi granite suites: Insights from the mineralogical & petrographic record - Godfrey Chagondah

On Friday 9^th June 2023 Dr. Godfrey Chagondah presented a talk online with the title ‘Magmatic and magmatic-hydrothermal transition evolution of the Razi & Chilimanzi granite suites: Insights from the mineralogical & petrographic record’

Please find a copy of the presentation below

Submitted by Andrew du Toit on Tue, 13/06/2023 - 08:31

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