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

The mining industry is based on the discovery and development of potential mining sites. In this process, geological surveys play a critical role in determining the economic potential of the sites and managing projects with confidence. What is Geological Survey?Geological surveys are comprehensive investigations to analyse the geological structure, mineral… Read More »The Importance of Geological Surveys in Mineral Exploration Processes