PanAfGeo

MADI Webinar Panel Discussion
2022-09-26 14:30 - 16:30 (Europe/Paris) | Online
The Minerals Africa Development Institution (MADI) will be hosting an online panel discussion that will explore the topic “The Impact of the Russia & Ukraine War on Africa’s Minerals Resources Development-Opportunities & Challenges.”
Visit event page here.
To join the webinar, follow here.

TRAINING // WP G – Geoscientific Information Management
2022-09-12 09:00 - 2022-09-23 17:00 | Lobatse, Botswana
Call for Applications: The application is now closed!
Module WPG1b-EN: “GIS Interface and Spatial Data infrastructure – Database modelling and management – Interoperability standards – Data dissemination”. Basic Level
Download the Call for Application document > HERE <
The call for the next WP-G “Geoscientific Information Management” training is now open. This upcoming training will take place in Lobatse, Botswana, 12-23 September 2022 (ENGLISH – BASIC LEVEL).
As part of the PanAfGeo Project, “WP-G – Geoscientific Information Management” aims to improve and/or strengthen capabilities among the staff employed by the African Geological Survey Organisations (existing and newly recruited) in the field of geoscience information management and related information technologies at operational level, with adaptation to the local context and the sustainability potential.
“WP-G – Geoscientific Information Management” is coordinated by the Geological Survey of France (BRGM) in collaboration with the Geological Survey of Burkina (BUMIGEB). Along with a close technical and scientific assistance, the training support is provided by BRGM, the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS), the Geological Survey of Slovenia (GeoZS) and the National Laboratory of Energy and Geology (LNEG) in Portugal.
This session is organised jointly by BRGM and the Botswana Geoscience Institute (BGI).
This course will present and describe the methods, approaches, tools, procedures and requirements for database, GIS, data modelling, data management, interoperability standards, and data publishing. It will apply an interactive mode of learning through lectures and practical exercises on computer using QGIS, PostgreSQL, PostGIS, DbSchema, GeoServer, GeoKettle, GeoNetwork, etc.
>>> These topics will be presented in English at Basic Level. A second session in English at Advanced Level will be organised in 2023.
During the session, each trainee will have to prepare and present a Return-to-Work Plan. It is to design a short-term application of the newly acquired knowledge through a project of interest for the Geological Survey and to be possibly implemented over a period of 6 months to 1 year after the training (e.g. reorganising the existing data sets into newly created databases and SDIs, multi-criteria data processing applied to a geoscientific research project, training and raising the awareness internally and in connection with the Earth Sciences department at university, etc.).
The course is aimed at staff from the Geological Survey organisations, primarily from the Geo-Information Division. Candidates from the department of Geology, Hydrogeology, Georesources, Environment and Natural Hazards may apply if they can justify skills in digital geoscience such as GIS, databases and web-based technologies.
In order to be considered, applicants for the PanAfGeo-2 Training Session entitled “WPG1b-EN GIS Interface and Spatial Data infrastructure – Database modelling and management – Interoperability standards – Data dissemination” must complete the documents listed hereafter:
– Application Form for the PanAfGeo-2 WPG1b-EN training
– Letter of Commitment
– Letter of Motivation
– Passport Copy
These documents will be requested during the online registration (files to be uploaded in PDF format only on the portal). The applications should be submitted solely on the portal and not be sent directly to the training leaders.
Register here

The deadline for applications is 17 June 2022 at 24:00 GMT.
For more information about this training session, please contact:
> WP-G1b Training Co-Leader Špela KUMELJ (GeoZS) spela.kumelj@geo-zs.si
> WP G1b Training Co-Leader Frands SCHJØTH (GEUS) fsc@geus.dk
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> WP-G Leader Marc URVOIS (BRGM) m.urvois@brgm.fr
> WP-G Co-Leader Abdoulaye OUEDRAOGO (BUMIGEB) abdouloued@gmail.com

Current and future opportunities for EU-Africa cooperation in the Space domain
2022-09-06 09:00 - 2022-09-07 17:30 | Hybrid
The hybrid event on the Current and future opportunities for EU-Africa cooperation in the Space domain, organised by the EU Global Action on Space, is scheduled to take place in Pretoria, South Africa between September 6th and 7th, 2022.
The event will focus on current and future collaborations between the EU and Africa in the field of space, with the overall aim of further enhancing EU-Africa synergies and collaborations.
Event page & registration: Click here.

TRAINING // WP A - Field Geoscientific Mapping
2022-08-31 08:00 - 2022-09-28 17:00 | Windhoek & Karibib, Namibia
Call for Applications: The application is now closed!
Download the document (in English) > HERE <
The call for the next WP-A “Field Geoscientific Mapping” training is now open. This upcoming training will take place in Windhoek & Karibib, Namibia from August 31 to 28 September 2022 in English and Portuguese.
The WP-A Field Geoscientific Mapping aims to implement geological, GIS (Geographic Information System) and organisational techniques from preparation phase to finalisation of geological map and explanatory notes in the conditions of the African Geological Surveys. This training aims to do practical exercise on field techniques used during the geological mapping, collecting of data, interpreting petrological, geochemical, geophysical, structural, stratigraphic and geochronological data in terms of compiling geological map, summarising the data and preparation of geological map. Remote sensing principles and digital data handling will be included in an abridged practical form.
The WP-A Field Geoscientific Mapping aims to raise level of skills of African staff in terms of field geology mapping so as to African geologists can make geological maps to finally better cover the continent at different scales with own good-quality data. Thus, modern geological maps at multiple scales will match with requirements of potential investors of the public and private sectors, especially in the field of mining, exploration and agriculture.
PanAfGeo is an unprecedented pan-African training programme. The programme is led by European and African Geological Surveys, and therefore combines the variety of European Geological Surveys (EGS) to the variety of African Surveys, making this a unique training offer.
In order to be considered, applicants for the PanAfGeo-2 Training Session entitled WP-A Field Geoscientific Mapping must complete the documents listed hereafter. Download the charter of trainees – trainees application guidelines (in English) > HERE <
– Application form
– Letter of Commitment signed by your employer
– Letter of Motivation
– Passport copy
These documents will be requested during the online registration (files to be uploaded in PDF format only on the portal).
Register here

The deadline for applications is 25 May 2022 at 24:00 GMT.
For more information about this training session, please contact:
> Veronika Stedra (Czech Geological Survey) veronika.stedra@geology.cz
> Ewereth Muwangua (Geological Survey of Namibia) Ewereth.Muvangua@mme.gov.na

ReSToRE 2 summer school
2022-07-04 - 2022-07-08 | University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Irlande, Dublin, Ireland
The Irish Centre for Research in Applied Geosciences (iCRAG) and International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) have decided to organise ReSToRE 2 on July 4-8th, 2022, in University College Dublin. The deadline for applications is 1 February, 2022.
IcRAG is hoping to be able to provide financial support to some participants from developing countries.
The flyer for the summer school is available here and full information is available at https://www.icrag-centre.org/restore/

GEODAYS 2022
2022-06-14 08:00 - 2022-06-15 17:00 | France
The 2022 edition of GEODAYS will be held on June 14th and 15th, on-site, at Palais Beaumont in Pau. The GEODAYS are two days of B2B meetings, Open Innovation, conferences and thematic sessions, punctuated by exchanges and meetings.
“Subsurface, Energy Transition & Territories”: The energy transition triggers new subsurface uses. The local characteristics of these resources and the need to develop “short routes”, make these territories major stakeholders of the transition. This year, the GEODAYS’ borders with Spain in the spotlight in 2022, in order to pave the way to new means of cooperation in our domains of activities.
Event page & registration: Click here.

Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) 2022
2022-06-13 08:00 - 2022-06-29 17:00 | Hybrid
For the first time in its 90-year history the PDAC Convention—the world’s premier mineral exploration and mining event—will be offered both in-person and online. The PDAC Convention in downtown Toronto is widely considered the ‘Super Bowl’ of the mineral exploration and mining community. Over the past decade alone, the must-attend event has brought together upwards of 30,000 attendees from over 130+ countries annually to network, conduct business, and learn about the latest trends and technologies shaping the sector.
PDAC 2022 Convention will run in person from 13 – 15 June and will be followed by an online event on 28 – 29 June.

PanAfGeo-2 Project will be present at the EuroGeoSurveys stand within the European Commission booth (#337).
Event page & registration: Click here.

TRAINING // WP D - New Frontiers in Geosciences (Geoheritage and Geothermal Energy)
2022-06-13 00:00 - 2022-06-18 00:00 | Pointe Noire, République du Congo, Pointe Noire, Congo, Democratic Republic of the
Call for Applications: The application is now closed!
Download the document (in French) > HERE <
The call for the next WP-D “Geoheritage” training is now open. This upcoming training will take place in Pointe Noire, Republic of the Congo, 13-18 June 2022 (IN FRENCH).
Cette formation s’inscrit dans le module WP-D « Nouvelles frontières en géosciences (Patrimoine géologique et géothermie) » qui a pour objectif de dispenser une formation théorique et sur le terrain, visant à intégrer les concepts de géodiversité, de patrimoine géologique et de géoconservation.
Cette session est co-organisée par le Ministère des Mines et de la Géologie de la République du Congo, le Service géologique de la Pologne (PGI-NRI), le Service géologique de la France (BRGM) avec la collaboration de l’UNESCO et du Service géologique de l’Espagne (IGME-CSIC).
Le programme comporte tout d’abord une partie théorique : définitions et concepts ; exemples de méthodologies d’identification, d’étude et d’inventaire d’un site d’intérêt géologique patrimonial (géosite) ; législation internationale et exemples nationaux ; géoconservation (vulnérabilité, protection, plan de gestion) ; valorisation (géotourisme, éducation, table-ronde sur les enjeux socio-économiques) ; labels internationaux (Géoparc mondial UNESCO, Géosites globaux UICN) ; rôle d’un service géologique vis-à-vis du patrimoine géologique ; géologie et patrimoine géologique de la République du Congo. Une seconde partie, pratique sur le terrain, se déroulera dans la région de Pointe-Noire et de la chaîne du Mayombe avec la mise en application des concepts étudiés en salle.
En fin de formation, les participants devront présenter un « plan de retour au travail » afin de se donner des objectifs d’appliquer et de mettre en œuvre les connaissances acquises dans leur organisme (ex. création d’une méthodologie d’inventaire, lancement d’un inventaire, étude de site spécifique, préparation d’un dossier de candidature à un label de type Géoparc mondial, etc.).
Afin que la candidature soit examinée, les candidats à la session de formation PanAfGeo intitulée «WP-D – Patrimoine géologique» doivent également compléter les documents suivants :
– Formulaire de candidature
– Lettre d’engagement
– Lettre de motivation et CV
Ces documents seront demandés lors de l’inscription en ligne (fichiers à charger sur le portail).
Candidatez ici

Cette formation aura lieu à: Pointe Noire, République du Congo, du 13 au 18 juin 2022, et sera dispensée en français.
La date-limite de dépôt de candidature est fixée au: 3 mai 2022 à 24h00 GMT.
Pour toute question concernant la formation, veuillez contacter: Pr. Stanisław Wołkowicz (PGI-NRI, Responsable WP-D) (stanislaw.wolkowicz@pgi.gov.pl) en ‘cc’ Dr. Joanna Fajfer (PGI-NRI) (joanna.fajfer@pgi.gov.pl).

The Earth Futures Festival
2022-05-15
Earth Futures Festival connects geoscience and the arts raising international awareness of the role Earth Science plays in building our sustainable future. The Festival is organised in collaboration with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), International Geoscience Programme (IGCP) Project 685: Geology for Sustainable Development and with the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS).
The Earth Futures Festival is free to enter and the deadline for submission is 15 May 2022.
More information about the Earth Futures Festival: https://www.earthfuturesfestival.com/

Investing in African Mining Indaba 2022
2022-05-09 - 2022-05-12 | Cape Town, South Africa, Cape Town, South Africa
The 2022 edition of Investing in African Mining Indaba, originally scheduled for 7-10 February 2022 will now take place 9-12 May 2022 at the CTICC, Cape Town, South Africa.
The mining community will be looking to the future with the overarching theme: ‘Evolution of African Mining: Investing in the Energy Transition, ESG, and the Economies.’ It’s the place where the industry moves forward. From global leaders to new challengers and industry heavyweights to evolve African mining. Whilst powering new strategies, critical dialogues and deal-making transforming the energy transition, ESG, and the economies.
Event page & registration: https://miningindaba.com/Home

TRAINING // WP E - Geohazards and Environmental Management of Mines
2022-04-03 - 2022-04-09 | Douala, Cameroun, Douala, Cameroon
Call for Applications: The application is now closed!
Download the multi languages document > HERE <
The call for the next WP-E “Geohazards and Environmental Management of Mines” training is now open.
This upcoming training will take place in Douala, Cameroun, 4-8 April 2022 (IN FRENCH).
The aim of the Work Package Geohazards and Environmental Management of Mines (WP-E) is to perform multi-module and multidisciplinary theoretical and practical training on assessment, identification and monitoring of geohazards (natural and anthropogenic), prevention and mitigation of hazardous consequences of mining and promote best practices of Environmental Management of Mines.
WP-E will provide methodologies to African Geological Surveys for analysing vulnerability and risk in order to provide local authorities and involved stakeholders useful tools for mitigating the impacts of natural and human-induced hazards. Consequently, WP-E fulfils the specific objective of the action to reinforce the capacity of African Geological Surveys to make them able to contribute with their expertise and data to informed decision-making, and to initiate a fruitful dialogue with civil society and the private sector.
PanAfGeo is an unprecedented pan-African training programme. The programme is led by European and African Geological Surveys, and therefore combines the variety of European Geological Surveys (EGS) to the variety of African Surveys, making this a unique training offer.
In order to be considered, applicants for the PanAfGeo-2 Training Session entitled “WP-E Geohazards and Environmental Management of Mines” must complete the documents listed hereafter:
– Application Form for the PanAfGeo-2 training
– Letter of Commitment
– Letter of Motivation
Please complete these documents and send to:
> WP-E Co-leader: Dr. Souleymane DIOP (CGS) (sdiop@geoscience.org.za)
> WP-E technical coordinator: Ms Florence Tchoffo Ngaffo (f.tchoffo@yahoo.com)
This training session will be conducted in French
The deadline for applications is 18 February 2022 at 24:00 GMT.

Africa-Europe D4D Hub Multi-Stakeholder Forum
2022-03-18 09:00 - 17:00 | Online
The Africa-Europe D4D Hub Multi-Stakeholder Forum is taking place one month after the EU-AU Summit, Africa-Europe Week, and the EU-Africa Business Forum, key events for the AU-EU partnership where digital cooperation took a central role in the agenda.
Africa and Europe are important partners in the digital sector and share the ambition of leveraging digitalisation for inclusive and sustainable development. With the aim of advancing the partnership between African and European digital actors, the AU-EU Digital for Development (D4D) Hub project is facilitating the first Africa-Europe D4D Hub Multi-Stakeholder Forum. Co-hosted by the African Union and the European Union, the event will take place online on 18 March 2022.
The forum’s objective is to make sure that all stakeholders (private sector, governments, academia, and civil society) contribute to joint AU-EU efforts to build an inclusive digital economy and society that leaves no one behind. It will also be an opportunity for the African Union Commission and the European Commission to give an update on the status of the implementation of digital initiatives and programmes.
Event page: here; Registration link: here.

8th Annual International Mining and Resources Conference + Expo (IMARC)
2022-01-31 - 2022-02-02 | Victoria, Australia, Victoria, Australia

DEEP 21 - International Symposium of Deep Earth Exploration and Practices
2021-11-01 - 2021-11-06
Virtual Meeting

IGF 17th Annual General Meeting
2021-10-19 - 2021-10-20

Circular economy policy and business solutions to e-waste challenges in Africa at WRF 21
2021-10-14
Online workshop
