Many geoscientists across the globe and particularly Africa are looking forward to this year’s 30th Colloquium of African Geology (CAG30) in Nairobi September 23-27, 2025, a prestigious global event that brings together geoscientists, industry leaders, researchers, and policymakers to explore Africa’s geological wealth.

The DDE Annual Report for 2024 is now ready and could be accessed here.

Dr. Robert Hazen, a Member of the DDE Science Committee (SC) has been awarded the American Geosciences Institute’s (AGI) 2025 Marcus Milling Legendary Geoscientist Medal in recognition of his lifetime of notable achievements in the geosciences and global impact across disciplines

9TH SESSION OF THE DDE GOVERNING COUNCIL

Recently, after a rigorous review and voting process by the Commission on New Minerals, Nomenclature and Classification (IMA-CNMNC) of the International Mineralogical Association, another new mineral from China, named Qiumingite, has been officially approved.