These lands once raised pioneers who transformed geology into a path of science and enlightenment. One of the most influential among them was Prof. Malik Sayar, a founding figure of modern Turkish geology. Born in 1892, Sayar studied geology in France before returning to Istanbul to teach and conduct groundbreaking… Read More »RESPECT TO THE MASTERS OF GEOLOGY 4 – Prof. Malik Sayar

We bid farewell to our dear brother Ali Çakmakoğlu, a Geology Engineer who worked at MTA for many years and conducted geological research in various regions of our country, on 17 September 2025.Our country’s geological community has lost not only an excellent scientist and a geologist devoted to his profession,… Read More »A Geologist at the Intersection of Science and Art: In Memory of Ali Çakmakoğlu

Tall and slender in stature; with white hair; a quiet but profound voice for us, and the baton he never let go of, he seemed to embody the spirit of the 19th-century gold rush geologists. But he was not after gold; he was after knowledge. Uncle Necip had weak vocal… Read More »FAREWELL TO AN ANATOLIAN SCHOLAR: GEOLOGIST NECİP PEHLİVAN

As the Gaia Geologists family, we continue to honor the pioneers who shaped geology in our country.In this chapter of our “Respect to the Masters” series, we commemorate the founder of geological sciences in Turkey:Ord. Prof. Dr. Hamit Nafiz PamirWith respect… 📍HAMIT NAFIZ PAMIR (1892–1976)Born in Thessaloniki. After earning his… Read More »📍RESPECT TO GEOLOGY PIONEERS -2 HAMİT HAFİZ PAMİR (1892-1976)

Born as Karl Edward Hammerschmidt, he was an Austrian physician and naturalist who took refuge in the Ottoman Empire after the 1848 Vienna Uprising and became known as Macarlı Abdullah Bey. In 1850, he began teaching zoology, geology, and mineralogy at the Imperial Military School of Medicine in Istanbul —… Read More »📍RESPECT TO GEOLOGY PIONEERS – 1
ABDULLAH BEY THE HUNGARIAN (1799–1874)

Geologists don’t just look at rocks…They are nature’s artists—able to trace millions of years in the texture of a rock,to read the secrets of life in the folds of a fossil.They walk along steep cliffs and lonely trails,under scorching sun or in freezing cold—not only to understand the past,but to… Read More »Happy International Geologists’ Day!

The resistance of weaving workers in 1857 for more humane working conditions continues to echo today with the struggle of women in many fields. As Gaia Geologist, we care about making visible the labour, resistance and achievements of our female colleagues who struggle to exist in male-dominated fields such as… Read More »Being a Woman in Geology, Engineering and Mining: A Story of Labour and Resistance

Mining tenders offer great opportunities for companies seeking to gain access to potential mining sites. However, there are some critical considerations that should be made before participating in this process. Information on MAPEG Tenders and ProcessesIn Turkey, mining licences are put out to tender by the General Directorate of Mining… Read More »Things to Consider Before Participating in Mining Tenders

Mining is a sector that brings environmental impacts while extracting natural resources. However, with the widespread understanding of sustainability, environmentally sensitive mining practices have gained importance. Why Sustainability is Important in Mining?Sustainable mining aims to minimise environmental impacts while using resources efficiently and looking after the welfare of local communities.… Read More »Sustainability and Mitigation of Environmental Impacts in Mining