“Mrs. Alexandra Amoako-Mensah’s astounding contribution to the discovery of lithium in Ghana will be permanently etched in the country’s illustrious mining history. Her determination to overcome societal norms of the time and provide invaluable input in the field of geology should be widely commended. Mrs. Amoako-Mensah’s work has been instrumental in the creation of great […]

By Edzorna Francis Mensah The Director of the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission, Professor Samuel Dampare, has charged members of the Ghana Institution of Geoscientists (GHiG) to be more active and involved in the public sphere by proving well-researched, balanced, and unambiguous public opinions aimed at shaping public policy on pertinent subjects such as the impact of […]

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(GHIGCON–2023) “Harnessing the Hydrocarbon and Mineral Resource Potential of Sedimentary Basins in Ghana” University of Ghana, Legon-Accra, Ghana 24–27 October 2023 We are pleased to announce that the Ghana Institution of Geoscientists (GhIG) is organising the 2023 Annual Conference (GHIGCON–2023) of the Institution under the theme “Harnessing the Hydrocarbon and Mineral Resource Potential of Sedimentary Basins in Ghana” at […]

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE GHANA INSTITUTION OF GEOSCIENTISTS VENUE:         GGSA SEISMIC OBSERVATORY/ZOOM MEETING ROOM Topic: ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE GHANA INSTITUTION OF GEOSCIENTISTS Time: Tuesday 6th June 10:00 AM GMT Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81779051333?pwd=dTNkdE1sVUhzN244QXBHcG92ajNZdz09 Meeting ID: 876 9553 0468 Passcode: 339829 AGENDA: PREVIOUS MINUTES STATUS OF AFFAIRS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT REPORT ANNUAL CONFERENCE & […]

Global warming is having a devastating effect on sub-Saharan farming. As temperatures rise, the amount of arable land available for farming is decreasing, and the amount of water available for irrigation is also decreasing. This is leading to decreased crop yields, and in some cases, complete crop failure. In addition, the increased temperatures are causing […]

Groundwater flow is a process that can be used to extract water from granitic rocks. This process involves the use of a pump to draw water from the ground, which is then filtered through a series of layers of rock. The water is then collected in a reservoir, where it can be used for various […]