Welcome to Malta's National Association of Professional Geologists
About us
The Malta Chamber of Geologists (MCG) is a non-profit organisation established to represent and defend the Geological profession in Malta and to promote and distribute research and knowledge in the fields of Geology in Malta.
Geologist all over Europe are engaged in three sectors of activity:
Environment - Resources - Construction.
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Why should you join the Chamber of Geologists?
Strengthening the voice of the profession
Training opportunities & CPD
Opportunities to be vetted on COST and other EU programs
Networking and knowledge sharing
Personal Development opportunities
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Why should you contact a geologist?
Is rock excavation adjacent to your property threatening the safety and stability of your property?
Worried about the quality of building stone and aggregate used in your home?
Groundwater seeping into your property?
Need an expert witness in Court?
SERVICES AND INFORMATION
FAQ: What is a Geologist and what do they do?
Who are we?
What are we saying?
Who are our partners?
What are Malta's economic resources?
How do rocks affect us?
Is the rock excavation safe?
What are the rocks of Malta?
EVENTS AND LATEST MCG NEWS
The MCG and the Malta Developers Association have issued a joint Position Paper calling for the State Warranting for Geologists and the setting up of a Malta Geological Service. 14.9.2022: Geologists and developers join hands to call for creation of state geological agency (maltatoday.com.mt) LOCAL NEWS – Dynamic Events (dynamiceventsmalta.com) Geologists should be granted warrants, MDA and geologists tell the government (timesofmalta.com)
MCG enrolled as a Voluntary Organisation with the Office of the Commissioner for Voluntary Organisations: Malta Chamber of Geologists | MaltaCVS
Dr Martyn Pedley (Univ. of Hull) and Dr Edward Rose (Univ. of London) elected Honorary members of MCG. 6.6.2022.
The MCG President Dr P Gatt participates in webinar on the Green Deal organised by the Times of Malta with the support of the European Parliament (2.6.2022).
The MCG participated in the EFG Council meeting held in the Azores on 22nd May 2022. The MCG is a member of the European Federation of Geologists (EFG).
The MCG is partner to the MARE Summit on the Construction Industry in Malta. A presentation titled 'Building on safe ground: What is the underlying geology?' was delivered by MCG President during the conference on 5th May 2022.
The MCG Executive Council welcomes Richard Spiteri as a new Council member who will be heading the Hydrocarbon Exploration Chapter.
Chamber President Dr Peter Gatt, President talks about oil and gas exploration in Malta in an interview by Prof Andrew Azzopardi on FM 103 (19/2/2022) : Andrew Azzopardi on 103: F’Malta għandna żejt? - YouTube
Chamber President Dr Peter Gatt meets with Glenn Burridge, Executive Director of the European Federation of Geologists. (10/2/2022)
Chamber of Geologists seeks membership to BICC Advisory Board (9/2/2022): Chamber of Geologists says it was refused place on BICC Advisory Board - The Malta Independent
Chamber President Dr Peter Gatt interviewed on TVAM about Malta's continental shelf and oil and gas exploration (9/2/2022): Interview on TVAM
OUR OBJECTIVES
Professionalism Innovation Sustainability Public safety
OUR AIMS:
The MCG contributes to the protection of the environment, public safety and responsible exploitation of natural resources and promotes excellence in the application of geology.
MCG promotes common European policy on matters such as geology in planning, renewable energies, monitoring and containing natural hazards and, economic and sustainable use of national mineral resources.
The MCG promotes education and awareness for citizens at all levels on the importance of Geology for environmental protection, sustainable development and public safety.
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