Sirba Gold Project Niger Nov 09 Visit.m4v

The Tialkam concession located in the Liptako area of Niger is at the northeastern tip of the major West African gold belt extending from the Atlantic coast in Ghana to the Niger River. The Liptako area is within the Main Shield, itself part of the Western African craton and consists predominantly of Lower Protorozoic Birimian formations composed of volcano-sedimentary belts that have been intruded by granitic rocks. The Tialkam concession is within the Sirba Belt and covers an area of 372 km².

The area can be reached via the paved road Niamey-Farié-Gothèye, a ferry boat is available at Farié to cross the Niger River. The area is also accessible via the Niamey bridge and by driving on a laterite road along the north shore of the Niger River. The travel time from Niamey is about three hours for the 130 kilometers trip and a four wheels drive vehicle is required.

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• Africa
• Gold
• Mining
• Niger
• Ghana
• Rock
• Ore