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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

Chikwakwa Trip - Umkondo Basal Conglomerates

On Saturday 27 May 2023, twenty one members, including represtatives from UZ, MSU, ZCDC and ZGS, were hosted by Alrosa on a trip to see the Umkondo Basal Conglomerates, exposed in a temporary pit at Chikwakwa near Chimanimani.

Thanks to Alrosa for setting this up.

Submitted by Andrew du Toit on Wed, 31/05/2023 - 09:19

Passing of Collins Mwatahwa

It is with the saddest regret that I have to announce the untimely death of Collins Mwatahwa on the night of the 11th May 2023.

We desire on behalf of the Geological Society of Zimbabwe Committee to express the deep sense of loss that we have sustained, and our sincere sympathy with the members of Collins family.

Please see the obituary below.

Submitted by Andrew du Toit on Fri, 12/05/2023 - 10:46

AGM 2023

The 2023 AGM of the Geological Society of Zimbabwe was held on 24 February 2023 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 2023 – 2024

Submitted by Andrew du Toit on Tue, 28/02/2023 - 10:40

Trip to Magondi Area

On the Saturday after the 2022 Summer Symposium, Dr Sharad Master led a trip to the Chinhoyi Area to see rocks of the Magondi Supergroup.

The trip was well attended with about 40 members and a bus load of MSU students present.

Please find the guide attached below.

Submitted by Andrew du Toit on Mon, 05/12/2022 - 15:52

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