European Federation of Geologists

The strategic collaboration between EFG and Seequent continues with a free webinar examining the critical role geologists play in the safety and long-term management of Tailings Storage Facilities (TSFs).

Geologists contribute to defining foundation conditions, understanding material variability, identifying structural controls, and assessing depositional behaviour. These factors directly influence stability, seepage, and liquefaction assessments and are therefore fundamental to responsible tailings management.

Join Khaled Zahran as he discusses the geological foundations of TSF safety and the importance of closer collaboration between geologists and engineers throughout the life cycle of these facilities.

📅 10 June 2026
⏰ 14:30–15:00 CEST

EurGeol title holders can obtain 0.25 CPD points by attending the full webinar.

Register: https://eurogeologists.eu/go/2026-seequent-webinar-tailings-storage

*This is a sponsored webinar. The content presented does not constitute endorsement by the European Federation of Geologists (EFG). The views and opinions expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official position or policies of EFG

The European Federation of Geologists (EFG) will participate in the GeoDays 2026, taking place on 16–17 June at the Palais Beaumont in Pau, France!

Organised by Pôle AVENIA, GeoDays is one of Europe's leading business events for the subsurface industries, bringing together professionals from geoscience, energy, mining, and innovation for conferences, exhibitions, and one-to-one business meetings. This year's programme covers the role of the subsurface in the energy transition, industrial sovereignty, and sustainable resource development.

EFG, the Société Géologique de France, and Pôle AVENIA will share Booth E8 at GeoDays. We invite participants to visit the booth to meet representatives from the three organisations, learn more about our activities, and exchange views on current challenges and opportunities for the geoscience profession.

📰 Read a recent press feature on GeoDays 2026 and its contribution to Europe's subsurface sector (in French): https://presselib.com/article/geodays-energies-sous-sol-industrie-strategie-entreprise-science-pau-bearn

🔗 For more information on GeoDays and registration, please visit: https://www.geodaysevent.com

GeoDays also marks the opening of the Geoscience Week 2026, a joint initiative of EFG, the Société Géologique de France, and Pôle AVENIA. Also taking place as part of the Geoscience Week is LearnGeo (17–18 June), organised by EFG and the Société Géologique de France. This event targets:

- Education professionals who guide secondary school and university students toward future study options.

- Bachelor, Master or PhD students interested in careers in applied geosciences.

Learn more about LearnGeo: https://learngeo26.eurogeologists.eu/fr/a-propos

Take your 3D mineral deposit modelling to the next level with the EFG Academy!

We're running the second RecMin course, RecMin Free Advanced, a 4-hour live online session with Prof. Isidro Diego Álvarez (University of Oviedo).

Building on our 2025 introductory course, this one goes deeper: 3D geostatistics, block model interpolation, resource classification, and full mine design — open pit, dump sites and underground.

📅 8–9 July 2026 | 18:00–20:00 CEST
💻 Online, live

👥 Geologists · mine engineers · geology & mining students

Register here 👉 : tinyurl.com/EFGA-RecMin-Advanced

As part of the strategic collaboration between EFG and Seequent, we invite you to join a free webinar exploring some of the key challenges facing Tailings Storage Facilities (TSFs).

Tailings Storage Facilities are high-consequence geotechnical structures whose safety depends on a sound understanding of geology. Subsurface uncertainty, evolving tailings properties, and disconnects between geological and geotechnical models can all affect how risks are identified and managed.

This session will explore how integrated digital workflows that combine subsurface data, 3D geological modelling, and geotechnical evaluation can strengthen collaboration between geologists and engineers, improving technical defensibility and supporting safer tailings management.

The webinar will be led by Khaled Zahran, a geotechnical and tailings specialist with international experience across North and Latin America and the UAE.

📅 10 June 2026
⏰ 14:30–15:00 CEST

EurGeol title holders can obtain 0.25 CPD points by attending the full webinar.

Register: https://eurogeologists.eu/go/2026-seequent-webinar-tailings-storage

\*This is a sponsored webinar. The content presented does not constitute endorsement by the European Federation of Geologists (EFG). The views and opinions expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official position or policies of EFG

Explore the May edition of GeoNews, the monthly newsletter of the European Federation of Geologists (EFG)!

This issue highlights recent developments across the EFG network, from leadership appointments and strategic initiatives to new projects supporting Europe's energy and climate ambitions.

Some highlights include:

• Key outcomes from the 88th EFG Council Meeting in Milos, Greece, including updates on the implementation of the EFG Strategy
• Christian Masurenko elected EFG Vice-President
• The launch of EFG's Geoscience Education Manifesto, outlining a vision for strengthening geoscience education across Europe
• EFG joins the new EU-funded SPECS project, addressing critical challenges for carbon capture and storage (CCS)
• Geoscience Week 2026 in Pau, France, bringing together GeoDays and LearnGeo to promote innovation, education, and collaboration across the geoscience sector

Discover the full edition: https://eurogeologists.eu/geonews

The European Federation of Geologists (EFG) will be represented at the 9th Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) General Assembly by Tamás Miklovicz, who serves as Academy Manager and Project Officer at EFG.

The Assembly, which takes place from 3 to 5 June 2026 in Budapest (Hungary), is organised by the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts in collaboration with HungaroMet Hungarian Meteorological Service. The Assembly is a flagship annual event of the Copernicus Climate Change Service, bringing together climate researchers, data providers, EU institutions and service users.

It focuses on three main areas: authoritative climate knowledge (reanalyses, monitoring and projections), access to climate data through tools and training, and translating climate information into decision-making and policy impact. The programme includes plenary sessions, posters, breakout discussions, side meetings, and a networking dinner on 4 June.

EFG will showcase a poster on its position on the European Climate Resilience and Risk Management Integrated Framework.

As part of our strategic collaboration with Seequent , we invite you to join a free webinar exploring the critical role geologists play in improving the safety and long-term management of Tailings Storage Facilities (TSFs).

Tailings facilities are among the highest-consequence geotechnical structures in the mining sector, and their safety depends fundamentally on strong geological understanding. This session will examine how integrated digital workflows, subsurface data, and 3D geological modelling can strengthen collaboration between geologists and engineers, supporting safer and more accountable tailings management practices.

The webinar will be led by Khaled Zahran, a geotechnical and tailings specialist with international experience across tailings dams, civil infrastructure, and ground improvement projects in North and Latin America and the UAE.

📅 10 June 2026
⏰ 14:30–15:00 CEST

EurGeol title holders can obtain CPD points by attending the full webinar.

Learn more and register: https://eurogeologists.eu/go/2026-seequent-webinar-tailings-storage

\*This is a sponsored webinar. The content presented does not constitute endorsement by the European Federation of Geologists (EFG). The views and opinions expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official position or policies of EFG.

A new edition of is here!

This issue brings together the latest activities and updates from the European Federation of Geologists (EFG), along with other geological news.

Key highlights this edition:

- The 88th EFG Council Meeting, held by the Association of Greek Geologists in Milos (Greece) from 13–17 May 2026, alongside the conference "Industrial Minerals and their Contribution to European Development"
- The -Fighters PEPE Portal has been updated with a new company mapping layer, connecting businesses and industrial partners across Europe, working towards more sustainable management of phosphogypsum waste

Read the full issue & subscribe now to receive these insights directly in your inbox: https://eurogeologists.eu/efgeoweek

The European Federation of Geologists is proud to announce the election of Christian Masurenko as its new Vice-President, following the 88th EFG Council Meeting in Milos, Greece.

Christian is a senior geologist and mining executive with more than 25 years of international experience spanning exploration, mining, ESG, and responsible resource management. He has led multi-billion USD mining and infrastructure projects across Africa, Europe, and South America, serving in executive roles as CEO, project manager, and strategic advisor. His areas of expertise encompass critical raw materials, feasibility studies, environmental and social governance, community relations, and sustainable supply chains. He is qualified to act as Competent Person under JORC, NI43-101, and PERC standards.

Within the professional geosciences community, Christian has served as a member of the EFG Regulation Authority and currently chairs the Geoethics & International Cooperation Forum of EFG's German member, the BDG, as well as representing BDG on the PERC committee. Beyond his professional activities, he is actively engaged in mentoring, business development within professional associations, and voluntary community work, guided throughout by a commitment to fair, responsible, and transparent resource development.

We look forward to Christian's contribution to the Federation's leadership as it continues to implement the 2023–2027 EFG Strategy. Warm congratulations, Christian, and sincere thanks to outgoing Vice-President Iris Vukovic for six years of outstanding service.