Clay Minerals Group
@cmg-minsoc.bsky.social
The Clay Minerals Group is a special interest group of the @minersoc.bsky.social and promotes the advancement of clay science and clay technology as applied to all aspects of pure and applied research and industrial uses.
🎄Seasons Greetings to All 🎄
We look forward to continued collaboration in 2026!
#Clay #Research #community
We look forward to continued collaboration in 2026!
#Clay #Research #community
December 23, 2025 at 10:28 AM
🎄Seasons Greetings to All 🎄
We look forward to continued collaboration in 2026!
#Clay #Research #community
We look forward to continued collaboration in 2026!
#Clay #Research #community
The International Clay Conference is approaching fast and the first speaker of the week will be our George Brown Lecturer, Stephan Kaufhold.
Learn more about Stephan and his work by listening to his recent conversation with Steve Hillier here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKfh...
@minersoc.bsky.social
Learn more about Stephan and his work by listening to his recent conversation with Steve Hillier here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKfh...
@minersoc.bsky.social
July 10, 2025 at 10:34 AM
The International Clay Conference is approaching fast and the first speaker of the week will be our George Brown Lecturer, Stephan Kaufhold.
Learn more about Stephan and his work by listening to his recent conversation with Steve Hillier here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKfh...
@minersoc.bsky.social
Learn more about Stephan and his work by listening to his recent conversation with Steve Hillier here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKfh...
@minersoc.bsky.social
The editors of the three main clay journals: Clay Minerals, Clays and Clay Minerals, & Applied Clay Science are very keen to invite you to submit the work you are presenting at #ICCDubin25 for possible publication.
All registrants will have received an email with more details!
@minersoc.bsky.social
All registrants will have received an email with more details!
@minersoc.bsky.social
June 13, 2025 at 11:17 AM
The editors of the three main clay journals: Clay Minerals, Clays and Clay Minerals, & Applied Clay Science are very keen to invite you to submit the work you are presenting at #ICCDubin25 for possible publication.
All registrants will have received an email with more details!
@minersoc.bsky.social
All registrants will have received an email with more details!
@minersoc.bsky.social
The draft program for #ICCDublin25 is now available:
icc.aipea.org/programme/
Registration is still possible for both in-person and online attendees. Visit the website for more details.
#clay #research @minersoc.bsky.social
icc.aipea.org/programme/
Registration is still possible for both in-person and online attendees. Visit the website for more details.
#clay #research @minersoc.bsky.social
May 16, 2025 at 10:22 AM
The draft program for #ICCDublin25 is now available:
icc.aipea.org/programme/
Registration is still possible for both in-person and online attendees. Visit the website for more details.
#clay #research @minersoc.bsky.social
icc.aipea.org/programme/
Registration is still possible for both in-person and online attendees. Visit the website for more details.
#clay #research @minersoc.bsky.social
Did you see that the early bird registration has been extended, alongside the abstract submission deadline for #ICCDublin25?
Visit the website to find out more: icc.aipea.org
Extension is until 22 April (midnight GMT).
@minersoc.bsky.social
Visit the website to find out more: icc.aipea.org
Extension is until 22 April (midnight GMT).
@minersoc.bsky.social
Welcome | AIPEA - INTERNATIONAL CLAY CONFERENCE
icc.aipea.org
April 18, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Did you see that the early bird registration has been extended, alongside the abstract submission deadline for #ICCDublin25?
Visit the website to find out more: icc.aipea.org
Extension is until 22 April (midnight GMT).
@minersoc.bsky.social
Visit the website to find out more: icc.aipea.org
Extension is until 22 April (midnight GMT).
@minersoc.bsky.social
Message from ICC, Dublin, 2025 team.
To allow a few extra people to get their abstracts in, we have decided to extend both deadlines (abstracts and early-bird registration) to midnight GMT on Tuesday 22nd April.
Note that there will be no further extensions!
#clay #research @minersoc.bsky.social
To allow a few extra people to get their abstracts in, we have decided to extend both deadlines (abstracts and early-bird registration) to midnight GMT on Tuesday 22nd April.
Note that there will be no further extensions!
#clay #research @minersoc.bsky.social
April 14, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Message from ICC, Dublin, 2025 team.
To allow a few extra people to get their abstracts in, we have decided to extend both deadlines (abstracts and early-bird registration) to midnight GMT on Tuesday 22nd April.
Note that there will be no further extensions!
#clay #research @minersoc.bsky.social
To allow a few extra people to get their abstracts in, we have decided to extend both deadlines (abstracts and early-bird registration) to midnight GMT on Tuesday 22nd April.
Note that there will be no further extensions!
#clay #research @minersoc.bsky.social
Registration deadline for the International Clay Conference, Dublin, 13 - 18 July 2025, is TODAY!
You still have time to register here: icc.aipea.org
@minersoc.bsky.social #clay #mineral
You still have time to register here: icc.aipea.org
@minersoc.bsky.social #clay #mineral
April 11, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Registration deadline for the International Clay Conference, Dublin, 13 - 18 July 2025, is TODAY!
You still have time to register here: icc.aipea.org
@minersoc.bsky.social #clay #mineral
You still have time to register here: icc.aipea.org
@minersoc.bsky.social #clay #mineral
The reistration deadline for the International Clay Conference, Dublin, 13 - 18 July 2025 is tomorrow, 11 April!
Register here: icc.aipea.org
#ICCDublin25 @minersoc.bsky.social
Register here: icc.aipea.org
#ICCDublin25 @minersoc.bsky.social
April 10, 2025 at 9:27 AM
The reistration deadline for the International Clay Conference, Dublin, 13 - 18 July 2025 is tomorrow, 11 April!
Register here: icc.aipea.org
#ICCDublin25 @minersoc.bsky.social
Register here: icc.aipea.org
#ICCDublin25 @minersoc.bsky.social
#ICCDublin25 - International Clay Conference, Dublin
Registration deadline approaching!
4 Pre-conference workshops,
47 Sessions to choose from,
3 Fieldtrips,
1 Conference Banquet (included in registration fee!).
Register here before 11th April - icc.aipea.org
Registration deadline approaching!
4 Pre-conference workshops,
47 Sessions to choose from,
3 Fieldtrips,
1 Conference Banquet (included in registration fee!).
Register here before 11th April - icc.aipea.org
April 4, 2025 at 9:06 PM
#ICCDublin25 - International Clay Conference, Dublin
Registration deadline approaching!
4 Pre-conference workshops,
47 Sessions to choose from,
3 Fieldtrips,
1 Conference Banquet (included in registration fee!).
Register here before 11th April - icc.aipea.org
Registration deadline approaching!
4 Pre-conference workshops,
47 Sessions to choose from,
3 Fieldtrips,
1 Conference Banquet (included in registration fee!).
Register here before 11th April - icc.aipea.org
With just under a month left until the abstract & early bird registration deadlines for #ICCDublin25, have you decided which session aligns with your reseach?
Find the full session list here: icc.aipea.org/sessions-list/
18th International Clay Conference, 13-18 July 2025.
@minersoc.bsky.social
Find the full session list here: icc.aipea.org/sessions-list/
18th International Clay Conference, 13-18 July 2025.
@minersoc.bsky.social
March 13, 2025 at 9:27 AM
With just under a month left until the abstract & early bird registration deadlines for #ICCDublin25, have you decided which session aligns with your reseach?
Find the full session list here: icc.aipea.org/sessions-list/
18th International Clay Conference, 13-18 July 2025.
@minersoc.bsky.social
Find the full session list here: icc.aipea.org/sessions-list/
18th International Clay Conference, 13-18 July 2025.
@minersoc.bsky.social
If you are interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at the International Clay Conference in Dublin, please get in touch (icc.aipea.org/sponsoring/).
Rather than the traditional metal categories (Bronze, Ag, Au & Pt) we had, of course, to use clays & clay minerals!
#ICCDublin25 @minersoc.bsky.social
Rather than the traditional metal categories (Bronze, Ag, Au & Pt) we had, of course, to use clays & clay minerals!
#ICCDublin25 @minersoc.bsky.social
March 5, 2025 at 11:32 AM
If you are interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at the International Clay Conference in Dublin, please get in touch (icc.aipea.org/sponsoring/).
Rather than the traditional metal categories (Bronze, Ag, Au & Pt) we had, of course, to use clays & clay minerals!
#ICCDublin25 @minersoc.bsky.social
Rather than the traditional metal categories (Bronze, Ag, Au & Pt) we had, of course, to use clays & clay minerals!
#ICCDublin25 @minersoc.bsky.social
Field trip 2 at #ICCDublin25
Irish Cement Site - 16 July
Cement Manufacturers Ireland has invited our delegates to visit one of Europe’s most modern cement factories at Platin, Drogheda, Co. Louth.
More info & reg: icc.aipea.org/cement/
@minersoc.bsky.social
Irish Cement Site - 16 July
Cement Manufacturers Ireland has invited our delegates to visit one of Europe’s most modern cement factories at Platin, Drogheda, Co. Louth.
More info & reg: icc.aipea.org/cement/
@minersoc.bsky.social
February 20, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Field trip 2 at #ICCDublin25
Irish Cement Site - 16 July
Cement Manufacturers Ireland has invited our delegates to visit one of Europe’s most modern cement factories at Platin, Drogheda, Co. Louth.
More info & reg: icc.aipea.org/cement/
@minersoc.bsky.social
Irish Cement Site - 16 July
Cement Manufacturers Ireland has invited our delegates to visit one of Europe’s most modern cement factories at Platin, Drogheda, Co. Louth.
More info & reg: icc.aipea.org/cement/
@minersoc.bsky.social
Field trip 1 at #ICCDublin25
Geology of the Causeway Coast - 16 July
This fieldtrip will explore North Ireland’s iconic Causeway Coast, with visits to Portrush and the Giant's Causeway.
More info & reg: icc.aipea.org/giants-cause...
@minersoc.bsky.social
Geology of the Causeway Coast - 16 July
This fieldtrip will explore North Ireland’s iconic Causeway Coast, with visits to Portrush and the Giant's Causeway.
More info & reg: icc.aipea.org/giants-cause...
@minersoc.bsky.social
February 19, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Field trip 1 at #ICCDublin25
Geology of the Causeway Coast - 16 July
This fieldtrip will explore North Ireland’s iconic Causeway Coast, with visits to Portrush and the Giant's Causeway.
More info & reg: icc.aipea.org/giants-cause...
@minersoc.bsky.social
Geology of the Causeway Coast - 16 July
This fieldtrip will explore North Ireland’s iconic Causeway Coast, with visits to Portrush and the Giant's Causeway.
More info & reg: icc.aipea.org/giants-cause...
@minersoc.bsky.social
Excursions at #ICCDublin25
A variety of trips are offered during the conference dates, including field trips and excursions for accompany persons.
Find out more here: icc.aipea.org/trips/
@minersoc.bsky.social
A variety of trips are offered during the conference dates, including field trips and excursions for accompany persons.
Find out more here: icc.aipea.org/trips/
@minersoc.bsky.social
February 18, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Excursions at #ICCDublin25
A variety of trips are offered during the conference dates, including field trips and excursions for accompany persons.
Find out more here: icc.aipea.org/trips/
@minersoc.bsky.social
A variety of trips are offered during the conference dates, including field trips and excursions for accompany persons.
Find out more here: icc.aipea.org/trips/
@minersoc.bsky.social
Workshop 4 at #ICCDublin25
An introduction to 1D modelling of the XRD patterns of clay minerals - 13 July, Dublin
This workshop will introduce Sybilla and Profex-BGMN that can be used to calculate 1D patterns from clay minerals.
More info & Reg: icc.aipea.org/workshops/
@minersoc.bsky.social
An introduction to 1D modelling of the XRD patterns of clay minerals - 13 July, Dublin
This workshop will introduce Sybilla and Profex-BGMN that can be used to calculate 1D patterns from clay minerals.
More info & Reg: icc.aipea.org/workshops/
@minersoc.bsky.social
February 12, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Workshop 4 at #ICCDublin25
An introduction to 1D modelling of the XRD patterns of clay minerals - 13 July, Dublin
This workshop will introduce Sybilla and Profex-BGMN that can be used to calculate 1D patterns from clay minerals.
More info & Reg: icc.aipea.org/workshops/
@minersoc.bsky.social
An introduction to 1D modelling of the XRD patterns of clay minerals - 13 July, Dublin
This workshop will introduce Sybilla and Profex-BGMN that can be used to calculate 1D patterns from clay minerals.
More info & Reg: icc.aipea.org/workshops/
@minersoc.bsky.social
We are delighted to add to our interview series with Dr Samar Datta, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, in conversation with Binoy Sarkar, University of South Australia/CMG.
Watch the latest interview on the @minersoc.bsky.social Youtube channel: youtu.be/fOfYlaemxig
#clay #research
Watch the latest interview on the @minersoc.bsky.social Youtube channel: youtu.be/fOfYlaemxig
#clay #research
Clay Minerals Group interview Sarkar Datta
YouTube video by Mineralogical Society
youtu.be
February 12, 2025 at 8:51 AM
We are delighted to add to our interview series with Dr Samar Datta, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, in conversation with Binoy Sarkar, University of South Australia/CMG.
Watch the latest interview on the @minersoc.bsky.social Youtube channel: youtu.be/fOfYlaemxig
#clay #research
Watch the latest interview on the @minersoc.bsky.social Youtube channel: youtu.be/fOfYlaemxig
#clay #research
Workshop 3 at #ICCDublin25
An intro to key determinative methods in clay science - 13 July, Dublin
Designed to provide delegates with a foundational introduction to 4 key methods. XRD, thermal methods, IR and EM.
More info & Reg: icc.aipea.org/workshops/
@minersoc.bsky.social
An intro to key determinative methods in clay science - 13 July, Dublin
Designed to provide delegates with a foundational introduction to 4 key methods. XRD, thermal methods, IR and EM.
More info & Reg: icc.aipea.org/workshops/
@minersoc.bsky.social
February 10, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Workshop 3 at #ICCDublin25
An intro to key determinative methods in clay science - 13 July, Dublin
Designed to provide delegates with a foundational introduction to 4 key methods. XRD, thermal methods, IR and EM.
More info & Reg: icc.aipea.org/workshops/
@minersoc.bsky.social
An intro to key determinative methods in clay science - 13 July, Dublin
Designed to provide delegates with a foundational introduction to 4 key methods. XRD, thermal methods, IR and EM.
More info & Reg: icc.aipea.org/workshops/
@minersoc.bsky.social
Workshop 2 at #ICCDublin25
Kaolin, Kaolin and Kaolin – Everywhere - 13 July, Dublin
This full day workshop will cover a wide range of topics from field to lab and everything in between!
More info & Reg: icc.aipea.org/workshops/
@minersoc.bsky.social
Kaolin, Kaolin and Kaolin – Everywhere - 13 July, Dublin
This full day workshop will cover a wide range of topics from field to lab and everything in between!
More info & Reg: icc.aipea.org/workshops/
@minersoc.bsky.social
February 7, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Workshop 2 at #ICCDublin25
Kaolin, Kaolin and Kaolin – Everywhere - 13 July, Dublin
This full day workshop will cover a wide range of topics from field to lab and everything in between!
More info & Reg: icc.aipea.org/workshops/
@minersoc.bsky.social
Kaolin, Kaolin and Kaolin – Everywhere - 13 July, Dublin
This full day workshop will cover a wide range of topics from field to lab and everything in between!
More info & Reg: icc.aipea.org/workshops/
@minersoc.bsky.social
Workshop 1 at #ICCDublin25
@icdd.bsky.social PDF-5+ & JADE Pro - 13 July, Dublin
Part 1 - Intro to PDF databases.
Part 2 - Qualitative & Quantitative XRD analyses using JADE Pro software and clay modelling using the JADE Pro Toolkit features.
More info & Reg: icc.aipea.org/workshops/
@icdd.bsky.social PDF-5+ & JADE Pro - 13 July, Dublin
Part 1 - Intro to PDF databases.
Part 2 - Qualitative & Quantitative XRD analyses using JADE Pro software and clay modelling using the JADE Pro Toolkit features.
More info & Reg: icc.aipea.org/workshops/
February 5, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Workshop 1 at #ICCDublin25
@icdd.bsky.social PDF-5+ & JADE Pro - 13 July, Dublin
Part 1 - Intro to PDF databases.
Part 2 - Qualitative & Quantitative XRD analyses using JADE Pro software and clay modelling using the JADE Pro Toolkit features.
More info & Reg: icc.aipea.org/workshops/
@icdd.bsky.social PDF-5+ & JADE Pro - 13 July, Dublin
Part 1 - Intro to PDF databases.
Part 2 - Qualitative & Quantitative XRD analyses using JADE Pro software and clay modelling using the JADE Pro Toolkit features.
More info & Reg: icc.aipea.org/workshops/
The International Clay Conference, Dublin will host 4 pre-conference workshops.
All workshops will take place on Sunday the 13th July 2025.
Kaolin – Everywhere
PDF-5+ & JADE Pro
1D Modelling of Clay
Methods in Clay Science
For full workshop details icc.aipea.org/workshops/
@minersoc.bsky.social
All workshops will take place on Sunday the 13th July 2025.
Kaolin – Everywhere
PDF-5+ & JADE Pro
1D Modelling of Clay
Methods in Clay Science
For full workshop details icc.aipea.org/workshops/
@minersoc.bsky.social
February 4, 2025 at 10:46 AM
The International Clay Conference, Dublin will host 4 pre-conference workshops.
All workshops will take place on Sunday the 13th July 2025.
Kaolin – Everywhere
PDF-5+ & JADE Pro
1D Modelling of Clay
Methods in Clay Science
For full workshop details icc.aipea.org/workshops/
@minersoc.bsky.social
All workshops will take place on Sunday the 13th July 2025.
Kaolin – Everywhere
PDF-5+ & JADE Pro
1D Modelling of Clay
Methods in Clay Science
For full workshop details icc.aipea.org/workshops/
@minersoc.bsky.social
INZA – Zeolite Pre-Conference Fieldtrip to County Antrim, Northern Ireland #ICCDublin25
8-11 July 2025. Spaces limited. Registration Open.
Collect specimens. Visit the Giants Causeway area, The Gobbins & active quarries. Evening talks.
icc.aipea.org/zeolite/
#zeolite @minersoc.bsky.social
8-11 July 2025. Spaces limited. Registration Open.
Collect specimens. Visit the Giants Causeway area, The Gobbins & active quarries. Evening talks.
icc.aipea.org/zeolite/
#zeolite @minersoc.bsky.social
February 3, 2025 at 10:14 AM
INZA – Zeolite Pre-Conference Fieldtrip to County Antrim, Northern Ireland #ICCDublin25
8-11 July 2025. Spaces limited. Registration Open.
Collect specimens. Visit the Giants Causeway area, The Gobbins & active quarries. Evening talks.
icc.aipea.org/zeolite/
#zeolite @minersoc.bsky.social
8-11 July 2025. Spaces limited. Registration Open.
Collect specimens. Visit the Giants Causeway area, The Gobbins & active quarries. Evening talks.
icc.aipea.org/zeolite/
#zeolite @minersoc.bsky.social
Are you planning to attend #ICCDublin2025?
We have bursaries available to assist researchers & postgraduate students to attend and present research with a link to clay minerals at conferences, workshops & related activities.
www.minersoc.org/clay-mineral...
#research #bursary
We have bursaries available to assist researchers & postgraduate students to attend and present research with a link to clay minerals at conferences, workshops & related activities.
www.minersoc.org/clay-mineral...
#research #bursary
Clay Minerals Group bursaries - Mineralogical Society of the UK and Ireland
The Clay Minerals Group (CMG) distributes Ordinary CMG Bursaries, the prestigious Mackenzie-MacEwan Award, Workshop Bursaries and, new since 2022, CMG Research Grants. The amount of money available in...
www.minersoc.org
January 29, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Are you planning to attend #ICCDublin2025?
We have bursaries available to assist researchers & postgraduate students to attend and present research with a link to clay minerals at conferences, workshops & related activities.
www.minersoc.org/clay-mineral...
#research #bursary
We have bursaries available to assist researchers & postgraduate students to attend and present research with a link to clay minerals at conferences, workshops & related activities.
www.minersoc.org/clay-mineral...
#research #bursary
Session List for #ICC2025, 13-18 July, is here - icc.aipea.org/sessions-list/!
UNIVERSAL SESSION - no session list is ever exhaustive, so we plan 1 or more universal sessions! With a prominent location in the programme they'll be treated as equal to any other session.
#clay @minersoc.bsky.social
UNIVERSAL SESSION - no session list is ever exhaustive, so we plan 1 or more universal sessions! With a prominent location in the programme they'll be treated as equal to any other session.
#clay @minersoc.bsky.social
January 28, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Session List for #ICC2025, 13-18 July, is here - icc.aipea.org/sessions-list/!
UNIVERSAL SESSION - no session list is ever exhaustive, so we plan 1 or more universal sessions! With a prominent location in the programme they'll be treated as equal to any other session.
#clay @minersoc.bsky.social
UNIVERSAL SESSION - no session list is ever exhaustive, so we plan 1 or more universal sessions! With a prominent location in the programme they'll be treated as equal to any other session.
#clay @minersoc.bsky.social
The session list for #ICCDublin25, 13-18 July, is here - icc.aipea.org/sessions-list/!
#Session #Highlight - Interactions of Iron-rich Clays and Iron Oxides with Organics and Heavy Metals: Implications for Iron/Carbon/Metal Cycling
#Clay #Research @minersoc.bsky.social
#Session #Highlight - Interactions of Iron-rich Clays and Iron Oxides with Organics and Heavy Metals: Implications for Iron/Carbon/Metal Cycling
#Clay #Research @minersoc.bsky.social
January 28, 2025 at 9:03 AM
The session list for #ICCDublin25, 13-18 July, is here - icc.aipea.org/sessions-list/!
#Session #Highlight - Interactions of Iron-rich Clays and Iron Oxides with Organics and Heavy Metals: Implications for Iron/Carbon/Metal Cycling
#Clay #Research @minersoc.bsky.social
#Session #Highlight - Interactions of Iron-rich Clays and Iron Oxides with Organics and Heavy Metals: Implications for Iron/Carbon/Metal Cycling
#Clay #Research @minersoc.bsky.social
The session list for #ICCDublin25, 13-18 July, is here - icc.aipea.org/sessions-list/!
#Session #Highlight - Studying the Mineralogy of Clays to Meet the Current and Future Challenges of the Critical Zone
#Clay #Research @minersoc.bsky.social
#Session #Highlight - Studying the Mineralogy of Clays to Meet the Current and Future Challenges of the Critical Zone
#Clay #Research @minersoc.bsky.social
January 28, 2025 at 9:03 AM
The session list for #ICCDublin25, 13-18 July, is here - icc.aipea.org/sessions-list/!
#Session #Highlight - Studying the Mineralogy of Clays to Meet the Current and Future Challenges of the Critical Zone
#Clay #Research @minersoc.bsky.social
#Session #Highlight - Studying the Mineralogy of Clays to Meet the Current and Future Challenges of the Critical Zone
#Clay #Research @minersoc.bsky.social