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Ghana gets new geological map

By Kofi Ahovi
The Ghana Geological Survey Department (GSD) with technical cooperation from the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (BGR) of Germany has prepared a new geological map.

The new, updated geological map of Ghana which now stands at the scale 1:1 million replaces the existing geological map which dates back to the 1955.

The rapid advancement in geosciences and technology as well as the wealth of newly acquired knowledge in geology called for the preparation of a new geological map.

The newly prepared map will contribute towards a better understanding of the general geology of Ghana and also help to promote mineral exploration activities in the country.

Data used in the preparation of the new map include the 1962-19666 geological works by the GSD-Zarubezhgeologia (former USSR) on the Voltaian Basin, systematic geological mapping including Mineral Development Fund (MDF) sponsored programs by the GSD geologists and the current EU-sponsored Mining Sector Support Program (MSSP) on geological mapping and airborne geophysical surveys.

BGR has since 1981 been providing technical assistance and logistics support to the GSD under various bilateral agreements between Ghana and the federal republic of Germany.

It also helped the introduction of computer-assisted, digital geological mapping at the GSD.

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Unknown said…
Wonderful. How does one obtain a copy of this new map?
ncb@ldeo.columbia.edu

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