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Kedougou Region, Kédougou
Kedougou orpaillage corridors
Gold ground Documented siteLicence or permit
What you could find
Reported finds from this ground.
Gold
Crystals and mineralsAlso reported: black sands.
Photos via Wikimedia Commons: BLM Alaska (Public domain), Stephanie Clifford from Arlington, VA, USA (CC BY 2.0).
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Why this spot
Faleme drainage placers panned for centuries and formalized into designated artisanal zones
Documented traditional goldfield with a modern state carding system.
Before you go
Hazards noted for this site.
deep hand shafts, mercury use
Keep exploring nearby
More spots in this area.