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EFG Annual Report 2018
EFG Annual Report 2018 EFG’s new Strategic Plan 2018-2022 “Towards a Sustainable Future” was the driver for the Federation’s activity in the past year and the present annual report is based on the implementation of the six thematic action plans approved by Council....
Obituary Prof. Dr. Nenad Banjac
Obituary Prof. Dr. Nenad Banjac Our dear colleague, a friend and former president of the Serbian Geological Society Prof. Dr. Nenad Banjac passed away after a severe illness on April 23rd, 2019 in Belgrade.Nenad Banjac, retired full professor at the Faculty of Mining...
EFG presents results of its first annual “Geoscientists employment survey”
EFG presents results of its first annual “Geoscientists employment survey” In 2018, EFG has conducted the first edition of its new annual employment survey which gathers information about the employment situation of geoscientists across Europe and beyond. The aim of...
Register now for the UNEXMIN final conference
Register now for the UNEXMIN final conference About the eventUNEXMIN is an EU-funded project that develops a novel robotic system for the autonomous exploration and mapping of Europe’s flooded mines. To learn more about these innovative mineral exploration...
Broad EFG representation at UNECE Resource Management Week
Broad EFG representation at UNECE Resource Management Week The last edition of the UNECE Resource Management Week was held from 29 April to 3 May 2019 in Geneva and included the 10th Session of the Expert Group on Resource Management (EGRM). Several...
MinLand consortium meeting
Minland consortium meeting On 9 and 10 May 2019, the Horizon 2020 funded project MinLand held a consortium meeting in Vienna. The meeting was kindly hosted by one of the partners, the Vienna University of Economics and Business. The European Federation of Geologists...
One Day in Europe: Ireland – The IGI and the EurGeol title
One Day in Europe: Ireland - The IGI and the EurGeol title We visit regularly one of EFG’s national membership associations and discover their main activities and challenges. In April, we have travelled to Ireland and talked to Eoin Wyse, a Board member of the...
New issue of European Geologist Journal on “Geology and the energy transition” now online
New issue of European Geologist Journal on “Geology and the energy transition” now online EFG is pleased to release a new issue of its biannual open access journal European Geologist. This thematic issue provides an overview about “Geology and the energy transition”...
Trials at the Urgeiriça flooded underground mine are a success
Trials at the Urgeiriça flooded underground mine are a success Press release I May 2019The UNEXMIN project is developing a technology capable of autonomous exploration and mapping of flooded mines. The robotic platform uses non-contact methods to gather...
Discover now the new EurGeol App
Discover now the new EurGeol App EFG has recently launched the EurGeol App, an electronic tool that offers European Geologist title holders and Licensed Bodies with many useful services and provides a public directory of all title holders.Are you a European Geologist...
‘Legends of Geoscience’ photo contest: public voting now open
Legends of Geoscience: public voting now open The submission period for the 2019 edition of the EAGE/EFG photo contest is now closed and we have received many stunning contributions. Thanks to all who have submitted their photos! The public voting to determine...
Call for abstracts: YES Congress “Rocking Earth’s Future”
Call for abstracts: YES Congress “Rocking Earth’s Future” The 5th International Congress of the Young Earth Scientists Network (YES) will be held under the theme "Rocking Earth's Future" in Berlin (Germany) from 9 to 13 September 2019.The Congress will offer a special...
Keynote speakers confirmed: EuroWorkshop “Geology and the energy transition” – 23 May – Delft (NL)
Keynote speakers confirmed: EuroWorkshop “Geology and the energy transition” – 23 May – Delft (NL) The organisers of the EuroWorkshop “Geology and the energy transition” are pleased to release the second circular which comes up with an updated programme confirming...
New GOLI webinar: Telling your Geoscience Story with Story Maps – 14 March 2019
New GOLI webinar: Telling your Geoscience Story with Story Maps - 14 March 2019 The American Geosciences Institute and the American Institute of Professional Geologists will be hosting a webinar as part of the Geoscience Online Learning Initiative (GOLI) called...
Save the date: UNEXMIN final conference – 26 September 2019
Save the date: UNEXMIN final conference - 26 September 2019 About the eventThe Horizon 2020 funded UNEXMIN project will hold its final conference on 26th September 2019 in Brussels, ahead of the project's closing. Project results, including the presence of one...
ICRAG seminar: debating forthcoming challenges for geosciences under the next EU framework programme
ICRAG seminar: debating forthcoming challenges for geosciences under the next EU framework programme iCRAG, the Irish Centre for Research in Applied Geosciences, has hosted a seminar on the theme of “Exploring Geoscience Collaboration Opportunities in EU Programmes”,...
UX-1b hull is finished and shipped – Assembly and Urgeiriça field trials will proceed in Portugal
UX-1b hull is finished and shipped Assembly and Urgeiriça field trials will proceed in Portugal Press release I February 2019The pressure hull of the second UX-1 robot – UX-1b – has been produced, mechanical parts put together and pressure tested, in Finland,...
New deadline for photo submissions: 10 March 2019
New deadline for photo submissions: 10 March 2019 All members of EAGE and EFG’s National Associations are invited to submit their photos to this year’s photo contest. We are running the contest under a new theme: “Legends of Geoscience”.How would you depict the link...
EFG President presents Annual Report to IUGS
EFG President presents Annual Report to IUGS The 73rd Executive Committee Meeting of the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) was held in Beijing, China, on 27 and 28 February 2019. The meeting was sponsored by the China Geological Survey, the National...
¡VAMOS! review meeting
¡VAMOS! review meeting The EU-funded ¡VAMOS! project in which the European Federation of Geologists (EFG) was a partner ended officially on 31 January 2019. Therefore, the project partners met in Brussels, on 30 January, for the review meeting with the European...
INTERMIN consortium meeting: towards enhanced mineral raw materials training programmes
INTERMIN consortium meeting: towards enhanced mineral raw materials training programmes On 30 and 31 January 2019, the Horizon 2020 funded INTERMIN project has held its annual consortium meeting in Madrid, at the Spanish Geological Survey (IGME). INTERMIN aims at...
CHPM2030 presents work programme for 2019 and announces final conference
CHPM2030 presents work programme for 2019 and announces final conference Press release I Brussels I January 2019The European economy is heavily dependent upon energy and mineral supply for industry and society. Lowering the costs and the environmental impact of...
Register now: EuroWorkshop “Geology and the energy transition”
Register now: EuroWorkshop "Geology and the energy transition" The CHPM2030 project, the Royal Geological and Mining Society of the Netherlands (KNGMG) and the European Federation of Geologists (EFG) will co-organise a EuroWorkshop on “Geology and the energy...
EFG Office welcomes two new Project Officers
EFG Office welcomes two new Project Officers The EFG Office in Brussels is glad to welcome two new Project Officers, Domenico Marchese and Alberto Sánchez Miravalles. They will be managing EFG’s tasks within the Horizon 2020 funded projects the Federation is involved...
Survey: Future users of the INFACT Reference Sites
Survey: Future users of the INFACT Reference Sites As a partner of the Horizon 2020 funded INFACT project, the European Federation of Geologists (EFG) invites you to submit your views on the technical, environmental, social, administrative and financial challenges...
Legends of Geoscience: submit now your photos to the EAGE/EFG photo contest 2019
Legends of Geoscience: submit now your photos to the EAGE/EFG photo contest 2019 The 2019 edition of the EAGE/EFG photo contest is now open for entries! All members of EAGE and EFG’s National Associations are invited to submit their photos.This year’s theme is...
EFG unveils its strategy for 2018-2022: Towards a sustainable future
EFG unveils its strategy for 2018-2022: Towards a sustainable future At its May 2018 Council meeting in Çesme (Turkey) the delegates of the European Federation of Geologists (EFG) unanimously approved the Federation’s new Strategic Plan “Towards a sustainable future”...
EFG signs Memorandum of Understanding with Indonesian Society of Economic Geologists
EFG signs Memorandum of Understanding with Indonesian Society of Economic Geologists On 5 December 2018, EFG and the Indonesian Society of Economic Geologists (MGEI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the 10th Annual MGEI Meeting in Makassar,...
EFG Council approves revised CPD scheme
EFG Council approves revised CPD scheme During the EFG Council meeting in November 2018, a revised version of EFG’s regulation regarding Continuing Professional Development (CPD) has been approved.The revised CPD scheme includes the following changes for European...
European Geologist Journal 46: Oil and gas exploration in Europe – innovation and new technologies
European Geologist Journal 46: Oil and gas exploration in Europe – innovation and new technologies EFG is glad to present the new issue of the European Geologist Journal which focusses on Oil and Gas exploration in Europe. The issue features contributions on the...
Mentees and mentors wanted!
Mentees and mentors wanted! Are you a young earth scientist interested in a unique opportunity to move your career forward? Are you an experienced geoscientist willing to share your knowledge and lend a hand to the new generation?The European Federation of Geologists...
EFG Panel of Experts on Soil Protection contributes to CONAMA18
EFG Panel of Experts on Soil Protection contributes to CONAMA18 At the occasion of the 14th edition of the National Congress on the Environment (CONAMA), María J. Rubial, the coordinator of the EFG Panel of Experts on Soil Protection, has presented, on 26 November...
INFACT project: discussing challenges for mining in the 21st century
INFACT project: discussing challenges for mining in the 21st century On 26 November 2018, an expert workshop on “Mining and Development” has been organised close to the INFACT project’s Spanish reference site in Seville. The workshop has been organised within...
Call for articles: Geology and the Energy transition
Call for articles: Geology and the Energy transition In the name of the Editorial Board of the European Geologist journal (EGJ), the Editor-in-Chief would like to invite you to submit articles for the 47th issue of the journal. The theme of this issue is...
Towards the use of the UN Framework Classification for Sustainable Resources Management in Europe
Towards the use of the UN Framework Classification for Sustainable Resources Management in Europe Press release I Brussels I November 2018 The United Nations Framework Classification for Resources (UNFC) is a universally acceptable and internationally applicable...
EFG Council meeting: intensive networking & a new President-elect
EFG Council meeting: intensive networking & a new President-elect The 67th edition of EFG’s Council meeting was held in Brussels on 17 and 18 November 2018. The meeting was organised subsequently to the EU Raw Materials Week to allow the EFG Board members...
EFG at the EU Raw Materials Week
EFG at the EU Raw Materials Week Several members of the EFG Board and the Executive Office participated in the third edition of the EU Raw Materials Week. The European Federation of Geologists thanks the European Commission and especially DG Grow for organising...
Increasing collaboration between geoscience, policy & industry
Increasing collaboration between geoscience, policy & industry On 26 September 2018, EFG and the European Geosciences Union (EGU) jointly convened the ‘Horizon Geoscience: overcoming societal challenges, creating change’ dinner debate. The event aimed to...
EFG strengthens cooperation with the American Geosciences Institute
EFG strengthens cooperation with the American Geosciences Institute The European Federation of Geologists (EFG) and the American Geosciences Institute (AGI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding in October 2018. The aim of this agreement is to work...
Press release: Field demonstration of ¡VAMOS! technology is a success at Silvermines, Ireland
Press release: Field demonstration of ¡VAMOS! technology is a success at Silvermines, Ireland On the 24th of October the ¡VAMOS! partners together with Advisory Board members and interested external parties – such as geologists and researchers from companies...
FORAM closing meeting
FORAM closing meeting On 29 October, members of the FORAM project consortium have gathered in Brussels for the project’s closing meeting. The project Towards a World Forum on Raw Materials (FORAM) aims at developing and setting up an EU-based platform of...
AGI offers free subscriptions to EARTH magazine
AGI offers free subscriptions to EARTH magazine The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is now offering free subscriptions to the digital edition of EARTH Magazine to all licensed and/or professional geoscientists worldwide. Subscriptions also include...
EFG/EAGE Photo Contest winner 2018
EFG/EAGE Photo Contest winner 2018 Class in the desert (Shahrud Desert, Shahrud, Semnan Province, Iran (2016)) has been selected as the best photo for 2018. It has been an exciting run for this year’s EAGE/EFG Photo Contest, with 167 photos submitted and over 4600...
Trials at the Idrija mine further prove UX-1’s capabilities: First autonomy tests underwater were a success
Trials at the Idrija mine further prove UX-1’s capabilities: First autonomy tests underwater were a success Press release - October 2018 The second trials with the new UNEXMIN technology took place in the Idrija mercury mine, in Slovenia, from the 10th to the...
Meggen Raw Materials Days – International geologists’ meeting organised by the BDG at the Galileo-Park in Lennestadt-Meggen
Meggen Raw Materials Days – International geologists’ meeting organised by the BDG at the Galileo-Park in Lennestadt-Meggen Upon invitation of the BDG, the Professional Association of German Geoscientists, the fourth edition of the Meggen Raw Materials Days was held...
Registration now open for UNFC workshop // 16 November 2018 // 9:00 – 13:00 // Brussels
Registration now open for UNFC workshop // 16 November 2018 // 9:00 - 13:00 // Brussels About the workshop The United Nations Framework Classification for Resources (UNFC) is an important tool for natural resource management that can harmonise data from...
EFG mentees and mentors have teamed up for the Geoscience for Society Challenge
EFG mentees and mentors have teamed up for the Geoscience for Society Challenge Early in 2018, EFG has kicked-off the first season of its International Mentoring Programme which brings together early-career geoscientists with experienced professionals who support them...
Second International Round Table on Materials Criticality
Second International Round Table on Materials Criticality The second Round Table on Criticality will be held in Tokyo on 9 October 2018 at the biennial EcoBalance conference. It will present a nexus of ideas on how innovation can be promoted by thinking...
Geoscientists evaluate perceived success of Horizon 2020 funding programme
Geoscientists evaluate perceived success of Horizon 2020 funding programme In spring 2018, EFG and the European Geosciences Union (EGU) jointly conducted a survey among geoscientists from across Europe, but also from abroad, to evaluate the perceived success of the...
EFG and EGU establish dialogue with policy makers on how the geosciences can help overcome Europe’s major societal challenges
EFG and EGU establish dialogue with policy makers on how the geosciences can help overcome Europe’s major societal challenges Press release I Brussels I 28 September 2018 On 26 September 2018, the European Geosciences Union (EGU) and the European Federation of...
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