2022-2023 NEWS
2023
MCG President meets Leader of the Opposition
The MCG President Dr Peter Gatt presented copies of MCG's documents Geology in the Construction Industry of Malta and the document Geology for Energy in Malta to the Hon Dr Bernard Grech, Leader of the Opposition and Nationalist Party and the Hon Ing Stanley Zammit, Opposition spokesman for public works.
Dr Grech and Dr Gatt discussed the importance of the profession of the geologist in natural resources management, exploration of Malta's large EEZ and the application of geology to public safety.
14.11.2023
MCG President meets ERA Chairperson
The MCG President Dr Peter Gatt presented a copy of MCG's documents Geology in the Construction Industry of Malta and the document Geology for Energy in Malta to Perit Vincent Cassar, Chairperson of the Environment and Resources Authority (ERA).
Perit Cassar and Dr Gatt discussed the importance of protecting the country's Geodiversity and the importance of the profession of the geologist in natural resources management and assessment.
13.11.2023
MCG President meets Public Works Minister
The MCG President Dr Peter Gatt presented a copy of MCG's document Geology in the Construction Industry of Malta to the Hon Dr Stefan Zrinzo Azzopardi, minister for Public Works and Planning.
The Minister and MCG President discussed the contents of the document and the importance of the profession of the geologist in the construction industry.
3.11.2023
MoU between MCG and INGV 6.10.2023
The President of MCG, Dr Peter Gatt and the President of INGV, Prof Carlo Doglioni, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will open collaboration between the two professional organisations of geoscientists.
The Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia (INGV) is an Italian state organisation established 33 years ago committed to research, serving citizens during emergencies and building a knowledge society to understand how the Earth works. The INGV publishes the Annals of Geophysics and other high quality research.
2022
MCG Press Release on the 'updated' Geological map of Malta
The Malta Chamber of Geologists does not endorse the 'updated' geological map of Malta which was recently published online by the Continental Shelf Department within the Ministry of Finance and without any consultation and input of the Chamber of Geologists.
The Geological map includes numerous errors and omissions and should be used with caution and only following the advice from a professional Geologist.
A geological map that is erroneous undermines public safety.
Press Releases 3/12/2022
Press coverage: Malta Today Times of Malta Malta Independent
MCG President meets MDA President
MCG President Dr peter Gatt met with the President of the Malta Developers association Mr Stivala. The construction industry and the role of geologists was discussed during the meeting. A memorandum of understanding was signed between the MCG and the MDA emphasizing the need for the recognition of the profession of the geologist.
13/9/2022
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