The Mandela Mining Precinct (MMP) has officially handed over the Au and PGM Resource Atlas to the Council for Geoscience (CGS). The Resource Atlas was developed by the MMP in 2018 on one of the world’s leading geographic information systems, ArcGIS, with the aim of developing mineral resource models to better understand PGM and gold mineral resource opportunities in South Africa.The Mandela Mining Precinct (MMP) has officially handed over the Au and PGM Resource Atlas to the Council for Geoscience (CGS). The Resource Atlas was developed by the MMP in 2018 on one of the world’s leading geographic information systems, ArcGIS, with the aim of developing mineral resource models to better understand PGM and gold mineral resource opportunities in South Africa.ArcGIS offers several tools to facilitate streamlining data acquisition and loading processes by allowing data custodians to upload new datasets via a web interface.

The CEO of the Council for Geoscience, Mr Mosa Mabuza gave a presentation on 25 January 2022 at the North West Mining Investment Conference coordinated by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy in Rustenburg. Mr Mabuza presented on the mineralisation potential and new investment opportunities in the North West. 

The Council for Geoscience (CGS) has learnt with sadness of the recent passing of Professor Morris Viljoen. Professor Viljoen had a successful career spanning over 60 years both as an academic and as a geologist working in the mining industry. He and his twin brother Professor Richard Viljoen are renowned for their extensive mapping of the Barbeton Greenstone Belt in Mpumalanga and their immense contribution to the geoscience field.

The Council for Geoscience (CGS) can confirm that an earthquake occurred on Sunday morning 06 November 2022 at around 09:29 (South African Standard Time). The earthquake registered a preliminary magnitude of 3.9 on the local magnitude scale as recorded by the South African Seismograph Network (SANSN), with a preliminary epicentre located in the Mnkangala region of Kwa-Zulu Natal, approximately 40 km north of Kokstad.

The Council for Geoscience (CGS) has today officially launched its survey boat known as the R/V (Research Vessel) Nkosi. The boat was acquired to augment the CGS’ marine geoscience programme which aims to map the South African continental shelf in the highest resolution based on modern technology, at various depth scales. The R/V Nkosi enables for mapping up to a distance of 28 km offshore and/or a depth of 100 m, within the limits of the equipment mounted on-board.

The CEO of the Council for Geoscience, Mr Mosa Mabuza gave a presentation on 29 September 2022 at the Limpopo Mining, Energy and Industrialisation Investment Conference coordinated by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy in Polokwane. Mr Mabuza presented on the exploration potential in the context of South Africa. 

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The Kingdom of Eswatini recognises the importance of geoscience in economic development and it is for this purpose that the investment has been made in the collection of high resolution geophysical data that will initially cover the north-western sector of the country. The Geological Survey Department (GSD) of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Energy of Eswatini, in collaboration with the Council for Geoscience (CGS) of South Africa, has commissioned the survey that will aim to map mineral potential and ground water resources among other things.

The Council of Geoscience (CGS) is invited to participate at the Critical Minerals Forum. Dr Taufeeq Dhansay will be representing the CGS at the open forum and discussion this coming Friday, 19 February 2021 at 14:00.

Please access the link below to listen to our pre-recorded contribution. https://youtu.be/KzDM5WEFy30​

Registration is free at https://www.americangeosciences.org/webinars/critical-minerals-forum-2021

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The Council for Geoscience (CGS) mourns the sudden passing of its board member Mr Smunda Mokoena who sadly passed away on Thursday, 17 March 2022. Mr Mokoena who was appointed to the CGS board on 1 May 2020, also served on its Technical and Finance Committees until his passing. He was also the Board Chairperson of the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA). Mokoena’s passing is a grave loss to the public sector, mining and energy industries.