Geodynamics and Mineralization of Paleoproterozoic
formations for a sustainable development
Accra, December 4th – 5th , 2022
University of Ghana
Followed by a field trip, Dec. 6th – 9th
For more information download the flyer
IGCP638 Leaders:
Tahar AÏFA / University of Rennes 1 (France)
Moussa DABO / FST / University Cheikh Anta Diop of Dakar (Senegal)
[Contacts in Ghana: Prince Amponsah (+233 506180583) & Daniel Kwayisi (+233 244223097)]
INTRODUCTION
‘AKWAABA’ (welcome) to the fifth symposium of the IGCP638 on the Geodynamics and mineralization
of the West African Craton (WAC), which will take place on December 4th – 9th, 2022 in Ghana. It will
be jointly organized by the local organizing committee and the members of the West African
Exploration Initiative (WAXI).
It will join the international scientific community (academia and industry) on the topic: “Geology of the
Paleoproterozoic formations for sustainable development”. The symposium will be in two parts:
(i) The event will proceed as follows: two (2) days of conference proceedings in Accra followed
by three (3) days of field trips according to the schedule indicated below. The sets of themes
of the conference will relate to geodynamics, mineralization, geochemistry, geochronology,
geophysics, mapping, lithology, sedimentology, imagery, environment (pollution and deforestation
related to mines), climate change and other related subjects.
The events and targets are expected to: (i) generate active exchanges between the actors of the field
(enquiring, expert mining); (ii) produce scientific knowledge on the geology of the WAC for the
benefit of academia and teaching programmes and facilitate mining exploration; (iii) reinforce the
capacity of the participants on the field methods of the Paleoproterozoic (Birimian) basement geology
by the means of field trips (possible sampling of specimens).
DATES
Publication of the 2nd circular: July 15th, 2022
Session submission deadline: August 20th, 2022
Abstract submission deadline: August 20th, 2022
Publication of the final circular: September 10th, 2022
Notification of accepted abstracts: September 20th, 2022
Payment fees: on site at the Conference or through WU
Money transfer deadline: Western Union/Electronic wiring till October 15th, 2022
Confirmation deadline to attend the meeting: September 20th, 2022
CONFERENCE PROGRAMME
Registration and reception: December 4th, 2022
Talks and plenaries: December 5th, 2022
Scientific sessions: December 5th– 6th, 2022
Field trip: December 7th – 9th, 2022
Conference Website