DSTI-NRF CIMERA was a sponsor and attended GeoCongress 2025, hosted at the welcoming University of the Free State from 24 to 27 June 2025. GeoCongress is a leading geoscience conference in South Africa that brings together academics, industry professionals, and students to share research, foster collaboration, and promote innovation in the geosciences. It aims to advance scientific understanding and encourage partnerships that address real-world geological challenges through knowledge exchange and interdisciplinary dialogue