Prof. David L Reid

Department of Geological Sciences, University of Cape Town

Title of Presentation:  Platinum Group nano-mineralogy

Reid, David L. received his Bachelor of Science degree (BSc.), Honours and MSc in Geology and Geochemistry from Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand in 1970-73. He obtained his PhD in Geochemistry in 1977 from the University of Cape Town, South Africa where he is currently a Professor in the Department of Geological Sciences. He was a recipient of the Distinguished Teacher Award from UCT in 2000. He is a Fellowand Life Member of the Geological Society of South Africa since 1973 and has three times been awarded their Jubilee Medal in recognition of published research in South African geology and geochemistry. He is a Fellow of the Society of Economic Geologists since 1998. David Reid has published, lectured and consulted widely on topics related to economic geology and geochemistry, with particular emphasis on mineralization in Namaqualand, Bushmanland, Namibia and the Bushveld Complex. He also holds Directorships in mineral exploration companies listed on the JSE.