THE COUNCIL FOR GEOSCIENCE MARKED AN INCREDIBLE MILESTONE OF 110 YEARS OF INCOMPARABLE EXCELLENCE

The MQA enjoyed honouring the Council for Geosciences (CGS) Summit invitation to its summit, which was hosted in Durban, KwaZulu Natal, at the ICC. This exceptional summit was held from 25-27 October 2022 to commemorate its 110th anniversary. The event marked a significant achievement in the field of geoscience excellence. The MQA was invited as a key CGS mining and minerals sector stakeholder. The summit attracted local and international attendees, with some coming from countries such as China, and Russia, to mention a few.

The agenda was jam-packed with diverse topics such as marine geoscience, the correlation between precipitation and earthquakes, and South Africa’s part in the Second World War; all presented through research projects, posters, and presentations from various specialists.

In attendance was the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE), Mr Gwede Mantashe, alongside representatives from the DMRE, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment and of Human Settlements, Senior Managers of the South African Navy, Mayors of eThekwini, the Russian Federation Agency, the South African German Chamber of Commerce and industry, and several CEOs and officials from various mining companies.

Throughout the event, expert leaders in the geoscience field held ongoing discussions where valuable knowledge was shared between the speakers and the delegates, accompanied by question-and-answer sessions that allowed for an interactive engagement among the delegates and panel speakers. Numerous geoscientists also delivered a range of scientific presentations outlining the geoscientific processes executed by the Council of Geoscience that can be applied practically to improve the lives of ordinary South Africans.

The MQA was also honoured to exhibit at the summit alongside organisations such as the CSIR, Payments Association of South Africa (PASA), Centre of Excellence for Integrated Mineral and Energy Analysis (CIMERA), United-Scientific Pty Ltd, the Centre for High Performance Computing, Department of Mineral Resources (DMRE), and the Mine Health Safety and Council (MHSC). To summarise the celebration, the Council for Geoscience hosted an incredible gala dinner on the event’s final day and an award ceremony honouring renowned South African geoscientists.