VOLUME 4 . JULY 2017

OAGS newsletter

CONTENTS:PANAFGEO Training: Work Package 2 – Mineral Resources Assessment I 1

PANAFGEO project launch in Windhoek, Namibia I 2-3

Le Programme de Développement de la Géothermie en Union des Comores I 3-5

OAGS Executive Committee Members I 5-8

PANAFGEO Training: Work Package 2 – Mineral Resources AssessmentThe first PanAfGeo training, Work Package 2 – Mineral Resources Assessment, was held from 5 to 16 June 2017 in Windhoek, Namibia. The work package leader is Ms Riitta Teerilahti from the Geological Survey of Finland (GTK), the co-leader is Mr Abdulrazaq Garba from the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA) and the deputy co-leader is Dr Vickey Do Cabo from the Geological Survey of Namibia (GSN).

The training was attended by 20 geologists from 9 African countries. The aim of the training was:

• To increase knowledge and understanding of the sustainable use and management of mineral resources.

• To develop skills in modern data processing methods and the compilation of thematic maps of mineral resources.

Trainees who attended Work Package 2 on Mineral Resources Assessment.

Sponsored by the

• To build capacity in African Geological Surveys to develop expertise and data that will contribute to decision-making and the good governance of mineral resources.

• To improve the ability of African Geological Survey Organisations to promote and market minerals and the mineral potential of the various countries, and to have greater understanding and knowledge of the international mining sector.

The course facilitators were Dr Pasi Eilu and Dr Hannu Makkonen from the Geological Survey of Finland (GTK), and Dr Vickey Do Cabo, Mr Aphary Muyongo and Mr Michael Hambodi from the Geological Survey of Namibia (GSN).

The second Work Package 2 training session is scheduled to take place in Nigeria in November 2017 and the third in Cameroon in early 2018.

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PANAFGEO project launch in Windhoek, Namibia

PANAFGEO project launch in Windhoek, Namibia

The PanAfGeo (Geological Knowledge and Skills in African Geological Surveys) Pan-African geoscientific project was officially launched on Wednesday, 10 May 2017, at the Avani Hotel in Windhoek, Namibia. The training project was established to support the training of geoscientific staff from African Geological Surveys through the development of an innovative training programme. The meeting was held over two days with the second day dedicated to the General Assembly of the PanAfGeo Advisory Board.

The meeting was opened by the Honourable Ms Kornelia Shilunga (Deputy Minister of Mines and Energy, Namibia). Ms Shilunga welcomed the dignitaries present which included Her Excellency Mrs Jana Hybaskova (Head of European Union Delegation in Namibia), Mr Frank Dixon Mugyenyi (Senior Industry Advisor, African Union Commission), Mrs Gloria Simubali

PANAFGEO TRAINING DATES:

WORK PACKAGE 7-B – Spatial data infrastructure – Data modelling – Interoperability standards – Data dissemination Date: 16–27 October 2017Country: Dar es Salaam, TanzaniaTraining language: English APPLICATION DEADLINE: 30 JUNE 2017

WORK PACKAGE 5 – GeohazardsDate: 20–26 November 2017Country: Pretoria, South AfricaTraining language: EnglishAPPLICATION DEADLINE: 15 AUGUST 2017

WORK PACKAGE 7-A – Geoscientific information management / Database management, handling of spatial data and GIS interface Date: 20 November–1 December 2017 Country: Accra, Ghana Training language: EnglishAPPLICATION DEADLINE: 31 JULY 2017

WORK PACKAGE 7-C – Geoscientific information management / Multilayer 3D geological modelling using dedicated geoscience softwareDate: 15–26 January 2018Country: Dakar, SenegalTraining language: French APPLICATION DEADLINE: 30 SEPTEMBER 2017

The call for applications is available on the OAGS and PanAfGeo websites using the following links:

- http://www.oagsafrica.org/index.php/repository/training-material (OAGS)- http://panafgeo.eurogeosurveys.org/?page_id=28 (PANAFGEO)

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(Acting Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Mines and Energy, Namibia), Dr Kaiser de Souza (African Minerals Development Centre Representative), Mr Isaac Mba Okorie (Geological Survey of Nigeria, representing the President of the OAGS) and Mr Jean-Claude Guillaneau (BRGM, PanAfGeo Project Manager and EuroGeoSurvey member). She further acknowledged the presence

Le Programme de Développement de la Géothermie en Union des Comores Consciente de leur importance dans l’avenir, l’Union des Comores a fait un investissement dans les géosciences pour profiter du développement de diverses filières géologiques nationales. Cet intérêt de l’Etat comorien au niveau des géosciences a été institutionnalisé avec l’installation en 2010 du Bureau Géologique des Comores (BGC), afin de renforcer les capacités nationales et d’assurer une gestion rationnelle des ressources géologiques. En effet, le sol et le sous-sol peuvent jouer un rôle primordial dans le cadre du développement du pays, alors que les sciences de la terre contribuent également à répondre à ces enjeux et à améliorer la qualité́ de vie de la population en assurant une gestion écologique et durable des ressources.

En tant que service géologique national, le BGC prend en charge la mise en œuvre de la politique minière définie par l’Etat comorien, mais également se charge de la recherche en matière de géosciences

The Honourable Ms Kornelia Shilunga (Deputy Minister of Mines and Energy, Namibia)

of representatives of foreign missions, geological surveys and other organisational representatives attending the meeting.

The Deputy Minister recognised the fundamental role of geology and geological surveys in the development of African mineral resources to assist governments with participating in the value chain and thus

promoting industrialisation within African.

PanAfGeo is an unprecedented Pan-African training programme which is led by European and African Geological Surveys. The training aims to provide “about 50 training sessions for more than 1,200 geologists coming from 54 African countries’’.

et de l’exploitation rationnelle et durable des ressources naturelles. Face aux défis climatiques, à la diminution des sources

énergétiques primaires et à l’augmentation significative du prix des hydrocarbures, l’électricité demeure un défi incontestable

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juxtaposition d’un volcan actif du Pliocène, le Karthala, dont le point culminant s’élève à 2 361 m, caractérisé – semble-t-il – du plus vaste cratère au monde. Il recèle potentiellement, de par son contexte géologique, des conditions favorables à une exploitation de la géothermie à haute température. La subduction de la plaque océanique offre des ressources géothermiques exploitables pour produire de l’électricité. Le gouvernement travaille ainsi pour faire réaliser le développement d’une centrale géothermique, initialement de 10 MW.

Grâce au soutien renouvelé de l’Union Africaine, par le biais des Fonds pour l’atténuation des risques géothermiques (GRMF), de la Nouvelle-Zélande, du Fonds pour l’Environnement Mondial (GEF) et du Programme des Nations Unies pour le Développement (PNUD), les études initiales d’exploration de la surface ont été achevées en 2015. Plus de 80 points de sondage magnétotelluriques ont été́ relevés ainsi que 250 points de mesures gravimétriques. Cette phase d’exploration de surface a servi à élaborer des plans de forages. Les traitements et la modélisation 3D, réalisés par Jacobs, GNS et CGG, ont donné une image de la structure du sous-sol avec un schéma de l’envergure spatiale du réservoir, de sa profondeur et des structures associées. La prochaine phase du projet est le forage de trois puits l’exploration de 2500 m de profondeur au sommet du Karthala.

Bien que le potentiel géothermique des Comores soit une réalité il fait face à des défis majeurs. La réalisation des forages, dans cette zone qui recèle de ressources géothermales. La réalisation des forages s’avère difficile par rapport à l’accès, de la disponibilité de l’eau mais aussi en raison de l’effet éventuel sur l’environnement. A l’actuel, il n’y a pas de route d’accès aux sites de forage prévus et il s’agit donc d’en construire une pour faciliter le déplacement des équipements. De plus, une étude d’impact environnemental est nécessaire pour s’assurer que les écosystèmes soient préservés. Enfin, une infrastructure de stockage et d’approvisionnement en eau est essentielle pour le refroidissement durant les opérations de forage.

Concernant le financement de cette phase, 8,2 millions de dollars ont déjà été approuvés par le GRMF sur une prévision globale

auquel font face les autorités comoriennes. Le BGC a consenti d’énormes efforts sur développement de la géothermie pour on faire un atout national et impulse la croissance économique.

En fait, la géothermie profonde représente un potentiel inestimable pour la production d’électricité dans les îles volcaniques. A Ngazidja, la plus jeune île de l’archipel s’étendant sur 1 024 km2, on trouve une

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OAGS PRESIDENT

NAME & SURNAME: Mr Alex Ndubuisi NwegbuTITLE: Director-GeneralINSTITUTION: Nigerian Geoscience Agency

EDUCATION:• B.Sc. Geology, University of Nigeria (UNN)• M.Sc. Applied Geophysics, University of Nigeria (UNN)• Certificate in Exploration Geophysics, Leningrad Mining Institute, Russia

WORK EXPERIENCE:• Geophysicist in charge, Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA), Cross River State Office• Head of Geophysics Division, Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA)• Pioneer Director – National Geohazard Monitoring Center, Awka• Director, Applied & Engineering Geological Department• Acting Director-General – Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA)• Director-General – Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA)

AFFILIATIONS:• Fellow – Nigeria Mining and Geoscience Society• Member – Council of Nigerian Mining Engineers & Geoscientists (COMEG)• Member – Association of Geoscientists for International Development (AGID)

SUMMARY:Mr Nwegbu's professional career as a Geoscientist spanned more than 35 years in the diverse and specialised fields of Geological Mapping, Hydro and Engineering Geology, Geophysics and Geohazards studies. He was involved in the supervision of the airborne geophysical surveys of Nigeria and represented Nigeria, as a resource person, at many international conferences/workshops, seminars and meetings across the globe.

The OAGS Executive Committee consists of the President and five regional Vice-Presidents.

OAGS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS

OAGS VICE-PRESIDENT – NORTHERN REGION

NAME & SURNAME: Mr Ahmed Benlakhdim TITLE: Director of GeologyINSTITUTION: Ministry of Energy, Mines, Water and Environment, Kingdom of Morocco

EDUCATION: • Geologist Engineer, graduated from the National School of Mineral Industry, Rabat, Kingdom of Morocco

WORK EXPERIENCE:• Regional Director of the Department of Energy and Mines in Dakhla, Laayoune and Casablanca. Ensures the promotion and

development of the energy and mines sector, 2005 to 2014

B.P. 8083 - Moroni - Union des Comores Tél.: +269 773 91 36 Email: taoufik.aboubacar@gmail.com

de 45 millions de dollars. Un accord de financement a aussi été obtenu auprès du Fonds pour l’Environnement Mondial (GEF) à hauteur de 6,6 millions de dollars en plus de 4 millions de dollars de la Nouvelle-Zélande. En plus le projet a déjà été inclus dans le programme de travail du Conseil d’Administration du GEF.

Les champions de cette initiative

maintiennent leur stratégie de mobilisation

ainsi que les ressources disponibles et leurs

partenaires pour permettre aux Comores

de profiter d’une énergie propre, durable

et économiquement rentable en soutien

de la croissance.

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OAGS VICE-PRESIDENT – CENTRAL REGION

NAME & SURNAME: Dr Jean-Marie Djimadoum Nambatingar TITLE: Director-General of Geology and MinesEDUCATION: Doctor of Geological Sciences (D.Sc.)

OAGS VICE-PRESIDENT – SOUTHERN REGION

NAME & SURNAME: Mr Tiyapo Hudson NgwisanyiTITLE: Chief Executive OfficerINSTITUTION: Botswana Geoscience Institute

EDUCATION:• M.Sc. Exploration Geophysics, I.T.C., Delft, The Netherlands• B.Sc. Applied Geophysics, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada

WORK EXPERIENCE:• Over 28 years of experience in geophysical surveys related to the search for minerals and groundwater, 19 years of which are

on a senior management level• Previously worked at the Department of Geological Survey as the Director • Published eight technical reports and co-authored five published scientific journals

MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS:• Co-initiated the aeromagnetic survey of Botswana initiative that resulted in 85% coverage of the country with high resolution data.

Designed and supervised most of the airborne geophysics projects• Initiated the Geophysical Database Management System that resulted in easy accessibility of geophysical data• Sited boreholes for government groundwater projects by identifying various aquifers in Botswana• Wrote the project proposal and ToR that engaged a consultant to design the Botswana Geoscience Institute• Led the transition of the Department of Geological Survey to the Botswana Geoscience Institute (BGI)

AFFILIATIONS:• Botswana Geoscientists Association• Water Apportionment Board

SUMMARY:Appointed as CEO of the Botswana Geoscience Institute in December 2015. Responsible for providing overall leadership, the implementation of the BGI’s strategy and for the delivery of geoscience products and services. Advises the Botswana Government on local, regional and global changes in natural resources such as strategic minerals, water and natural energy sources as well as environmental aspects and geohazards.

• Director of Geology at the Ministry of Energy, Mines, Water and Environment in Rabat, Kingdom of Morocco, 18 December 2014 to date

MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS:• Establishment of the country's geological infrastructure and the publication of the results of scientific and technical studies conducted

in this area. To this end, geological and thematic maps are being compiled• Realisation of any study for the geological recognition of mineral resources, the subsurface and continental shelf and the diffusion of

results from different studies• Participation in studies related to the prevention and reduction of natural hazards of geological origin• Contribution in safeguarding geological, mineralogical and palaeontological sites in consultation with the relevant administrations• Participation, in collaboration with the relevant organisations and in the framework of issues related to their competence, in the

organisation of seminars and scientific meetings at national, regional and international levels• Participation in the conception, coordination, implementation, monitoring and assessment of cooperation projects in the field of geology

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WORK EXPERIENCE: • Thesis on “Mineralogical characterization of the clay fraction of mudstones based on stratigraphic units and clastic formations

of Cretaceous–Tertiary of the Friuli region (Italy Oriental) and Slovenia West (former Yugoslavia)", Research work which allowed the drawing of the first hypotheses on the evolution of a sedimentary basin

• Member of the Chadian Interministerial Technical Committee in charge of the implementation of the UNESCO Convention on Cultural and Natural World Heritage (CTCMOPM). Participation in and co-management of several multidisciplinary scientific missions in northern Chad (Borkou-Ennedi-Tibesti) and on sites such as the Ounianga lakes classified as UNESCO World Heritage sites. Sampling of the soil and palynological sediments of the Quaternary for studies and palaeoclimatic reconstructions with a section on the geological correlations of the studies carried out in Sudan with the geological situation in Chad

• National Geological Survey Manager at the Geological and Mining Research Division. Head of the Deputy Geological Service with the main task of organising and carrying out work for the development of the mineral resources of Chad

• Elaboration and execution of the fundamental and applied geology programme necessary for knowledge of the subsoil and the inventory of mining resources in Chad. Organisation of campaigns and missions for geological and mining research in the field. Organisation and supervision of research operations in the area of Dar Silla/Goz-Beida (locality of Echbara, Chad), Mayo-Kebbi West (Pala, Léré, Chad) and in support of Korean companies, AFKO, and Chad-Korean mixed teams. Realisation of trenches for sampling in search of gold. Realisation of drilling for coring

AFFILIATIONS:Ministry of Mines, Geology and Quarries of Chad

SUMMARY: Coordination and execution of the Mining Policy of the Government of Chad.

OAGS VICE-PRESIDENT – EASTERN REGION

NAME & SURNAME: Mr Shadrack M. KimomoTITLE: Chief Geologist/AG Director, Directorate of Geological Surveys of Kenya (DGS)

EDUCATION: • B.Sc. in Geology from the University of Nairobi• M.Sc. in Applied Structural Geology & Rock Mechanics• DIC from Imperial College, University of London

WORK EXPERIENCE:• Joined the government service in 1983 as a Field Geologist trainee. Deployed in a project carrying out geological mapping and

mineral exploration in an area covering over 125,000 square kilometres. The project covered mostly basement (Pan-African System) Tertiary volcanics in central and northern Kenya. These were areas which had hitherto not been mapped

• Led a team in 1993 to carry out work on the western Kenya greenstone belt which forms part of the East African Craton. The results of the project, the focus on the current intense and detailed mineral exploration in the area, are largely due to the work done during the project

• Led another team later in 1996 to work in a basement system in eastern Kenya during which time traces of coal were discovered in a basin within the basement. This discovery unleashed the detailed assessment of the coal which established a commercial viable deposit, 400 million tonnes of coal, to exist and being development for energy generation

• Administrative duties in the Ministry’s Head Office and heading geological mapping programmes (from 2000). The duties include: o Project planning implementation and monitoring o Project budget preparations o Resource mobilisation o Training and supervision of personnel AFFILIATIONS:• Member of Geological Society of Kenya• Registrar, Geologists Registration Board of Kenya• Registered Geologist• Registered as Lead Environment Auditor

SUMMARY:• More than 30 years' experience in geological mapping and mineral exploration over a wide range of geological terranes.

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OAGS VICE-PRESIDENT – WESTERN REGION

NAME & SURNAME: Dr Rokhaya Samba TITLE: Director of Mining Prospection and Promotion

EDUCATION:• 19 to 23 May 2014: Corporate Social Responsibility Strategy and Management: creating value

through collaborative sustainable development. McGill University and Institute for the Study of International Development – Dakar, Senegal

• 12 to 16 May 2014: International Practices for Negotiating and Drafting Mining Contracts. International Senior Lawyers Project (ISLP) – Dakar, Senegal

• 3 to 14 September 2012: African Institute for Economic Development and Planning – Course on Mineral Policy and Contract Negotiations. Certificate of Competency

• 23 April to 11 May 2012: International Visitor Leadership Program on “Mining, Transparency and Responsibility in the US” – United States Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Certificate of Participation

• June to September 2011: Education and Training International – Curtin University, Australia. Short Course Award in Mining Resources: Regulation and Management

• 2010 to April 2011: Université Polytechnique de l’Ouest Africain (UPOA) – Dakar, Senegal. Executive MBA• January to June 2005: Ecole Supérieure des Mines de Paris – France. Diploma of Specialised Studies in Public Administration

of Mines• 1994 to 1998 – Department of Geology, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, University Cheikh Anta Diop, Dakar, Senegal –

Ph.D. in Applied Geology • 1986 to 1993 – Institute of Earth Sciences, University Cheikh Anta Diop, Dakar, Senegal – Engineering Geologist Degree

WORK EXPERIENCE:• April 2015 to current: Director of Prospection and Mining Promotion• April 2010–April 2015: Chief of the Mineral Documentation and Mining Cadastre Centre, Directorate of Mines and Geology,

Senegal • September 2007–April 2010: Chief of the Division of Mines, Geology and Quarries – Directorate of Mines and Geology, Senegal• 2002–2007: Head of Service – Regional Service of Mines and Geology, Dakar • 2000–2002: Engineering Geologist – Division of Geology and Prospecting – Directorate of Mines and Geology, Senegal• 1999–2000: Independent Consultant for the Desk Office of Agricultural Sciences and Techniques (STA) and Ecological Survey

Centre for the Management of Natural Resources (CSE)• 1994: Trainer and language tester at the American Peace Corps Training Center in Thiès, Senegal

AFFILIATIONS:• Senegalese Association of Soil Sciences• Association for Engineering Geology Graduates of the Institute of Earth Sciences• Senegalese Association of Geosciences• Senegalese Women Leaders in Agriculture and Environment Association

SUMMARY:Appointed since 2000 in the Senegalese mining administration as geologist. Contributes to the implementation of the mining exploration policy and involved, in particular, in the update of geological infrastructure and geological and mining documentation, the elaboration and implementation of the policy on mining promotion as well as the publication of documents and geological maps. Organises the bi-annual Senegalese International Mining Exhibition and Conference (SIM SENEGAL).

Contact Details- Secretariat -

Council for Geoscience280 Pretoria Street, Silverton, Pretoria, South Africa 0184.

Private Bag X112, Pretoria, South Africa 0001.

www.geoscience.org.zaTel: +27 (0)12 841 1911Fax: +27 (0)12 841 1221

www.oagsafrica.org info@oags.org.za

oags@geoscience.org.za

OAGS SECRETARIAT

NAME & SURNAME: Mosa Mabuza TITLE: Chief Executive Officer

EDUCATION:• BSC (Hons) Geology• PDA in Business

WORK EXPERIENCE:Mr Mosa Mabuza is a qualified Geologist with extensive exploration experience in multiple regional jurisdictions that span SADC, West Africa and Canada, amongst others.

He assumed his official duties in 2006 as Director of Mineral Economics in the erstwhile Department of Minerals and Energy. Mr Mabuza officially assumed the role of Deputy Director-General of the Mineral Policy and (Investment Promotion) in 2012. During his tenure as an official in the Department of Mineral Resources, Mr. Mabuza had a privilege and an honour of being charged with the responsibility of leading the technical teams that delivered, inter alia:

• the draft strategy for sustainable development and meaningful transformation of South Africa’s mining industry with emphasis on competitive growth and transformation as symbiotically reinforcing concepts

• the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Amendment Bill, which is a subject of parliamentary finalisation

• Assessment of the progress impact on the implementation of the Mining Charter in 2009 and 2015, which respectively based the evidence value proposition for the amendments of the 2010 and 2017 Mining Charter.

Mr Mabuza was also tasked with the responsibility of representing the Department of Mineral Resources in the Boards of a number of State Owned Entities, including, albeit not limited to the Council for Geosience, Mintek, and the South African Diamond and Precious Metals Regulator.

Mr Mabuza was seconded to the Council for Gesocience in November 2017. During his tenure in this role, he has worked with his new colleagues to champion the strategic refocus of the geo-scientific programme that seeks to optimise the development impact, linked with the national developmental priorities.

Mr Mabuza was affirmed as the Chief Executive Officer of the Council for Geoscience in July 2017.

Mr Mabuza was appointed in 2006 as Director of Mineral Economics in the erstwhile Department of Minerals and Energy. He officially assumed the role of Deputy Director-General of the Mineral Policy and (Investment Promotion) in 2012.

Represented the Department of Mineral Resources in the Boards of a number of State Owned Entities, including, albeit not limited to the Council for Geoscience, Mintek, and the South African Diamond and Precious Metals Regulator.

Mr. Mabuza was deployed to the Council for Geoscience in November 2016. During his tenure in this role, he has worked with his new colleagues to champion the refocused geo-scientific programme that seeks to optimise the development impact, linked with the national developmental priorities.