PEG2026: 11th International Symposium on Granitic Pegmatites

The University of Western Australia
August 16-19, 2026

We are thrilled to invite you to the 11th International Symposium on Granitic Pegmatites, where researchers, geologists, and mineral enthusiasts from around the globe will convene to share their latest findings and insights.

We are honoured to host the first international scientific meeting devoted to granitic pegmatites in Australia. PEG 2026 will showcase the world class pegmatite-related mineral deposits of Western Australia. The conference will be hosted in Perth (Boorloo), which lies on the lands of the traditional owners, the Aboriginal Whadjuk Nyoongar people, who maintain an unbroken connection to the lands and waters.

Meet Our Keynote Speakers

Prof Mona-Liza SirbescuProfessor, Central Michigan University

Session theme: Experimental Studies Related to Pegmatites

Prof Axel MüllerProfessor, Natural History Museum, University of Oslo

Session theme: Pegmatite Mineralogy and Crystallography

Dr Lot KoopmansExploration Geologist, KoBold Metals

Session theme: Pegmatite Genetic Models

Dr Catriona BreasleyProject Geologist, Equity Exploration

Session theme: Pegmatite Ore Bodies

John GrigsonConsultant Geologist, Arc Minerals

Session theme: Pegmatite Exploration

Dr Nicholas GardinerSenior Lecturer, University of St Andrews

Session theme: Analytical Techniques Applied to Pegmatites

Science Committee

All abstracts will be reviewed independently by experts in both academia and industry.

Dr Walter Witt (Science Committee Chair)

Centre for Exploration Targeting, University of Western Australia

Dr Dalton McCaffrey

United States Geological Survey (USGS), USA

Mr Myles Felch

Maine Mineral & Gem Museum, USA

Mr Alexander Falster

Maine Mineral & Gem Museum, USA

Dr Johannes Chischi

KoBold Metals, Australia

Dr Lot Koopmans

KoBold Metals, United Kingdom

Dr Tania Martins

Manitoba Geological Survey, Canada

Professor Axel Müller

University of Oslo, Norway

Dr Tarryn Cawood

University of British Columbia, Canada

Professor Lee Groat

University of British Columbia, Canada

Sponsors

We are grateful to our sponsors who made this conference possible.

Centre for Exploration Targeting
University of Western Australia
ARC Centre for Critical Resources for the Future
Geological Survey of Western Australia
Geoconferences
Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety

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Location

The University of Western Australia

35 Stirling Highway

Nedlands, WA

Australia, 6009

Dates

Registration period:

January 6, 2026 - 9:20 AM +08 - June 1, 2026 - 9:00 PM +08

Submission period:

January 6, 2026 - 10:20 AM +08 - April 3, 2026 - 9:00 PM +08

Contact us

If you have any questions, please contact info-cet@uwa.edu.au

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