Our History
The idea for Next Gen Geo came out of the frustration of a few young geoscientists who had the misfortune of graduating at the bottom of the commodity cycle. Jobs were scarce but our group didn't want to give up on the dream of a career in the natural resource sector.
One of the really great things about our industry are the stories you hear. Many of our group would be individually meeting various industry gems and hearing their stories over a coffee… then we had the idea of having a seminar where our whole group could hear the story over a beer! Needless to say, it was a popular idea and Next Gen Geo was born.
Our Mission
Next Gen Geo is a non-profit organization with a mission to support the development of students and early-career geoscientists who are interested in mining and mineral exploration. We bridge the gap between academia and industry while nurturing socially conscious entrepreneurs who want their mineral projects to have a sustainable benefit for all stakeholders.
Our Team
Jamal
Jamal is a problem solver who is passionate about mining and mineral exploration. He did his BSc at the University of Waterloo in Science and Business (Earth Science Specialization) and his MSc at the State University of New York in Geosciences (Volcanology).
Tomas
Tomas has traveled around the world to pursue his geological dreams, from Norway to Australia, and now Canada. He did his BSc at Curtin University in Applied Geology and he is deeply interested in Cu and Ni deposits. The Next Gen Geo Mineral Exploration Training workshops are something he looks forward to every week and he loves getting out into the bush for field work.
Shuda Zhou
Shuda completed his BSc at the China University of Geosciences in Geology and his MSc at the University of Windsor in Geochemistry. He's registered as a Professional Geoscientist and he is very interested in the application of Machine Learning to improve exploration workflows.
Our Values
Education
We believe in continuous learning and providing opportunities for students and early-career professionals to grow their knowledge and skills in geoscience.
Collaboration
Building bridges between academia and industry to create meaningful connections and opportunities for the next generation of geoscientists.
Sustainability
Promoting responsible and sustainable practices in mineral exploration and mining that benefit all stakeholders and the environment.
Innovation
Encouraging innovative thinking and the application of new technologies like machine learning to advance the geoscience industry.
Join Our Community
Ready to take the next step in your geoscience career? Join our community of passionate early-career geoscientists and industry professionals.