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South Africa's Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu, was interviewed by Tim Cox of 612 ABC's Drive radio programme in Brisbane, Australia, where she attended the 34IGC and the handing-over function arranged for the 'passing of the congress baton' to the 35IGC. To listen to the interview (approximately 8 minutes) click HERE.
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Dear Colleagues and Friends,
Welcome to the 35th International Geological Congress (IGC)! This website has been made available to publicise the fact that, for only the second time ever, the IGC will be held on the southern African sub-continent (the first having being held in 1929 - more than 80 years ago - in Pretoria, South Africa). This premier and most prestigious event will be held during the period 27 August - 04 September 2016, in the city of Cape Town, South Africa, renowned for its unique topography, ecology and hospitality.
Further information on the award may be viewed HERE.
We invite you to register on this site and complete the pre-congress registration process, which will entitle you to multiple 'early-bird' benefits. As additional site functionality and content becomes available, you will be kept informed of such developments using the details you have provided during the registration process. We believe that all delegates, registrants and colleagues will indeed experience an unforgettable event, and look forward to seeing you there!
Sincerely,
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Although 2016 seems a long way away, I am seeking input from interested persons concerning the structure and content of the Scientific Programme. The Scientific Programme consists of Oral and Poster Presentations, Short Courses, Workshops and Field Trips. As much as possible, synergy is being planned among these elements so that Field Trips, for example, are linked to Oral and Poster Presentations.
Oral and poster presentations will be grouped into sessions that fall under three broad themes: Geology in Society, Geology in Technology and Geology in Science. It is envisioned that many of these sessions will have a distinct African focus. The field trips will have an African perspective and are being organized by Dr. Chris Hatton (email:
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) and Dr. Sharad Master (email:
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). Please direct any comments and suggestion to me at the e-mail address below or, if you prefer with regard to field trips, to Chris and Sharad at their e-mail addresses, cc’ing me.
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Please complete the Expression of Interest form by clicking HERE.
NOTE: To access the form, you will first need to register and login to this site.
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Professor Jay Barton
Chairperson,Scientific Programme
IGC -2016
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- Held at the World class Cape Town International Conference Centre (CTICC)
- The conference features an exhibition and trade fair
- Accommodation to suit everyone
- Cape Town is one of the major tourist hubs in South Africa
- The CTICC is situated at the heart of the Cape wine lands
- Field trips to southern Africa and Africa and workshops will be a feature of the conference
- The conference also features an exciting accompanying persons programme
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Why South Africa made the bid for the 35th IGC |
- The International Geological Congress (IGC) is one of the largest and most prestigious geoscience events.
- An opportunity to place African geology in the spotlight. Extensive mapping, exploration and research is currently being carried out. New geoscientific knowledge is being generated and distributed.
- An opportunity to use the IGC in building capacity in the geosciences on the African continent.
- An opportunity to build an African geoscience
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Why attend the 35th IGC in Cape Town? |
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Africa is blessed with world class geological and cultural attractions:
- Spectacular greenstone belt geology
- Ancient cratons, mobile belts, rift valleys and sedimentary basins
- Large igneous provinces and flood basalts
- Unparalleled fossil record - Gondwana flora and fauna to early hominids
- Meteorite impact scars, hot springs and wetlands
- Spectacular landscapes, natural and cultural heritage sites and game parks
- World’s largest Gold, Platinum, Chrome, Vanadium, Manganese, Copper and Uranium deposits
- Diamonds, Emeralds, Tanzanites and other gemstones
- Extensive Coal and Petroleum deposits
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