
development in mineral and energy resource analysis in Africa

About DSTI-NRF CIMERA
DSI-NRF Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Integrated Mineral and Energy Resource Analysis (CIMERA) is hosted by the Department of Geology at the University of Johannesburg (UJ), and co-hosted by the School of Geosciences at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits). DSI-NRF CIMERA was launched on the 24th April 2014 by the National Research Foundation (NRF) section of the South African Department of Science and Technology (DSI). The CoE is funded by the (previous) Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) and the National Research Foundation (NRF), with contributions from the University of Johannesburg and the University of the Witwatersrand. CoE’s are mandated by the DSI to supplement funding through collaborative industry and internationally funded projects.
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Post Doc Researcher Update!
Post Doc Researcher Update! “IÂ attended the Gordon Research Conferences Conference in the United States, and I had the opportunity to
Catching up with Catherine Grobbelaar, MSc, DSI-NRF CIMERA affiliated University of Cape Town student!
Catching up with Catherine Grobbelaar, MSc, DSI-NRF CIMERA affiliated University of Cape Town student! “I’m currently doing my JPL Visiting
Student News!
Student News! Peace Zowa (Cand.Sci.Nat), PhD Student from the University of the Witwatersrand – 37th International Geological Congress The 37th
DSI-NRF CIMERA Hosts Successful 2nd Coal Research Symposium, August 30, 2024
DSI-NRF CIMERA Hosts Successful 2nd Coal Research Symposium, August 30, 2024 The DSI-NRF CIMERA successfully hosted the 2nd Research Symposium
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Professor Nikki Wagner’s introduction at the 8th SGA-IGS-SEG-UNESCO
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