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Ogg University Melbourne & Stellenbosch International Gold Series
May 26th 2026 2026 GOLD PRESENTATION SERIES SUMMARY The Overberg Geoscientists Group (RSA) have recently presented a series of lectures on Witwatersrand gold in collaboration with University of Melbourne GOLD and Stellenbosch University. This note below provides a summary of the latest presentations, discussions and outcomes. The 2026 presentations follow successful gold series presentations in 2022 and 2025; all the presentations/lectures were recorded and are available for
Peter Oosthuizen
Jun 111 min read


OGG, Melbourne & Stellenbosch Universities
March - April 2026 Reminder Gold Presentation Series #3 The major downturn in South African gold production has been the backdrop for the International Gold Series, but not the sole driver of the presentations going back to 2022. The aim of the 2026 follow-up gold series is to more broadly revisit old paradigms, and facilitate renewed interest in new scientific analysis and interpretations of gold deposits. Key premises are that discovery of new goldfields would increase pr
Peter Oosthuizen
Apr 211 min read


Overberg Geoscientists Group (OGG) Objectives & Achievements 2018 – Present
01 March, 2026 Reimagining southern African Geology Strategy - Looking past traditional geoscience & mining, highlighting the region’s geology as a natural legacy and driver of inclusive & sustainable development Geology - foundation of our modern society: ➢ Bed-rock for locating essential natural resources (water, minerals, energy), ➢ Providing soil and sustenance for the natural environment and plant, animal and food sources ➢ Guiding safe infrastructure engineering, mitig
Peter Oosthuizen
Apr 211 min read


IGU – CGE Stellenbosch Conference: GEOCONFERENCE FIELD TRIP
The Field Excursion Guide provides an overview of the western and southern Cape geology, comprising
+600Ma of Late-Proterozoic/Paleozoic basement rocks of the Malmesbury Group, related Cambrian Cape Granites, extensive overlying Palaeozoic Cape Supergroup (Table Mountain Sandstones & Bokkeveld sediments), and cover rocks of the Cenozoic Bredasdorp Group.
marilyncbristow
Apr 12 min read
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