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SDLRC - Region: Mauritania - All


The Sheahan Diamond Literature Reference Compilation - Technical, Media and Corporate Articles based on Major Region - Mauritania
The Sheahan Diamond Literature Reference Compilation is compiled by Patricia Sheahan who publishes on a monthly basis a list of new scientific articles related to diamonds as well as media coverage and corporate announcements called the Sheahan Diamond Literature Service that is distributed as a free pdf to a list of followers. Pat has kindly agreed to allow her work to be made available as an online digital resource at Kaiser Research Online so that a broader community interested in diamonds and related geology can benefit. The references are for personal use information purposes only; when available a link is provided to an online location where the full article can be accessed or purchased directly. Reproduction of this compilation in part or in whole without permission from the Sheahan Diamond Literature Service is strictly prohibited. Return to Diamond Region Index
Sheahan Diamond Literature Reference Compilation - Scientific Articles by Author for all years
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Sheahan Diamond Literature Reference Compilation - Media/Corporate References by Name for all years
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Each article reference in the SDLRC is tagged with one or more key words assigned by Pat Sheahan to highlight the main topics of the article. In addition most references have been tagged with one or more region words. In an effort to make it easier for users to track down articles related to a specific region, KRO has extracted these region words and developed a list of major region words presented in the Major Region Index to which individual region words used in the article reference have been assigned. Each individual Region Report contains in chronological order all the references with a region word associated with the Major Region word. Depending on the total for each reference type - technical, media and corporate - the references will be either in their own technical, media or corporate Region Report, or combined in a single report. Where there is a significant number of technical references there will be a technical report dedicated to the technical articles while the media and corporate references are combined in a separate region report. References that were added in the most recent monthly update are highlighted in yellow within the Region Report. The Major Region words have been defined by a scale system of "general", "continent", "country", "state or province" and "regional". Major Region words at the smaller scales have been created only when there are enough references to make isolating them worthwhile. References not tagged with a Region are excluded, and articles with a region word not matched with a Major Region show up in the "Unknown" report.
Kimberlite - diamondiferous Lamproite - diamondiferous Lamprophyre - diamondiferous Other - diamondiferous
Kimberlite - non diamondiferous Lamproite - non diamondiferous Lamprophyre - non diamondiferous Other - non diamondiferous
Kimberlite - unknown Lamproite - unknown Lamprophyre - unknown Other - unknown
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CITATION: Faure, S, 2010, World Kimberlites CONSOREM Database (Version 3), Consortium de Recherche en Exploration Minérale CONSOREM, Université du Québec à Montréal, Numerical Database on consorem.ca. NOTE: This publicly available database results of a compilation of other public databases, scientific and governmental publications and maps, and various data from exploration companies reports or Web sites, If you notice errors, have additional kimberlite localizations that should be included in this database, or have any comments and suggestions, please contact the author specifying the ID of the kimberlite: [email protected]
Mauritania - Technical, Media and Corporate
Posted/
Published
AuthorTitleSourceRegionKeywords
DS1985-0739
1985
Wooley, A.R., Ramkin, A.H., Elliott, C.J., Bishot, A.C., Niblett, D.Carbonatite dykes from the Richat dome, Mauritania and genesis of thedomeIndian Mineralogist, Sukheswala Volume, pp. 189-207MauritaniaCarbonatite
DS1989-0002
1989
Abouchamy, W., Boher, M., Michard, A., Albarede, E., et al.Crustal growth in West Africa at 2.1 Ga: preliminary resultsEos, Vol. 70, No. 15, April 11, p. 485. (abstract.)West Africa, Mauritania, Senegal, Mali, Guinea, Ivory CoastGhana, Burkina Faso, Tectonics, Geochronology
DM1994-2051
1994
Diamond InternationalNorthwest African country of Mauritania may become a target for diamondexploration.Diamond International, July/August p. 41.MauritaniaNews item, Reguibat Massif
DM1994-2118
1994
Engineering and Mining JournalMineral potential of western AfricaEngineering and Mining Journal, February pp. ww-18-21West Africa, Sierra Leone, Mauritania, Senegal, MaliGreenstone belts, Guinea, Liberia, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, Niger
DM1996-2164
1996
Mining MagazineWest African gold.. revised mining laws have renewed interest in WestAfrica.Mining Magazine, Vol. 174, No. 2, Feb. pp. 90-99.Ghana, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Mali, Mauritania, Burkina FasoNiger, Senegal, Gold exploration -not specific to diamonds
DM1997-1636
1997
London Mining JournalMauritanian permits securedLondon Mining Journal, Vol. 329, No. 8451, Oct. 17, p. 321.MauritaniaNews item, Rex Diamond Mining
DS1997-0774
1997
MIGA Conference held Denver June 3-5Note on mining sectorMiga Conference Held Denver June 3-5, 19pMauritaniaMining
DS1997-0775
1997
MIGA Conference held Denver June 3-5Presentation by the Minister of Mines on mining industryMiga Conference Held Denver June 3-5, 4pMauritaniaMining
DS1997-0776
1997
MIGA Conference held Denver June 3-5Societe Nationale industrielle et miniereMiga Conference Held Denver June 3-5, 5pMauritaniaMining
DS1997-0777
1997
MIGA Conference held Denver June 3-5Mining codeMiga Conference Held Denver June 3-5, 16pMauritaniaMining, Legal
DS1997-0778
1997
MIGA Conference held Denver June 3-5Political - legal aspectsMiga Conference Held Denver June 3-5, 9pMauritaniaMining, Legal - political
DM1997-1891
1997
Northern MinerRex tests African project..Northern Miner, Vol. 83, No. 34, Oct. 20, p. 6.Mauritania, North AfricaNews item, Rex Diamond Mining
DM1998-1997
1998
London Mining JournalMauritanian update.... Rex Diamond found further pyrope garnets and chromediopside...London Mining Journal, Vol. 330, No. 8467, Feb. 13, p. 124.MauritaniaNews item, Rex Diamond Mining
DM1998-1998
1998
London Mining JournalRex barking up the right tree... surface gravel at Toujil El Hammamiarea... diamonds recovered.London Mining Journal, Vol. 331, No. 8496, Sept. 4, p. 177.MauritaniaNews item, Rex Diamond Mining
DM1998-1999
1998
London Mining JournalRex's Mauritanian discoveryLondon Mining Journal, Vol. 330, No. 8464, Jan. 23, p. 57.MauritaniaNews item, Rex Mining
DM1998-2295
1998
Northern MinerRex finds indicators in MauritaniaNorthern Miner, Vol. 82, No. 53, Feb. 23-March 1, p. 1, 6.MauritaniaNews item, Rex Diamond
DM1998-2296
1998
Northern MinerRex Diamond explores in Mauritania... kimberlitesNorthern Miner, Vol. 83, No. 48, Jan. 26, p. B7.MauritaniaNews item, Rex Diamond
DM1998-2297
1998
Northern MinerRex reports discovery in Mauritania... El Hammami leaseNorthern Miner, Vol. 84, No. 28, Sept. 7-13, p. 11.MauritaniaNews item, Rex Diamond Mining
DM1998-2484
1998
PaydirtRex targets pipe -like bodiesPaydirt, Vol. 1, No. 40, June p. 51.MauritaniaNews item, Rex Diamond Mining Corp.
DC1998-2919
1998
Rex Diamond Mining CorpPositive initial sampling results accelerates trenching program inMauritania. Taouderi Basin Rim.Rex Mining, April. 23, 2p.MauritaniaNews item - press release
DC1998-2920
1998
Rex Diamond Mining CorpRex finds diamonds in Mauritania... south of Touajil in the El Hammami exploration lease.Rex Mining, Aug. 31, 1p.MauritaniaNews item - press release
DC1998-2921
1998
Rex Diamond Mining CorpG10 garnets and chromium diopside with rock fragments point to kimberlites In the Sahara desert of MauritaniaRex Diamond Mining, Feb. 11, 2p.MauritaniaNews item - press release
DC1998-2922
1998
Rex Diamond Mining CorpMagnetic models point to potential kimberlite bodies in Mauritania, full stretch of Taoudeni Basin...Rex Diamond Mining, March 2, 2p.MauritaniaNews item - press release, Taoudeni Basin
DC1998-2925
1998
Rex Diamond Mining CorpFinancial statements for the year ended March 31. Loss, cutbacks and writeoffs.Rex Diamond Mining, Aug. 28, 1p.South Africa, Mauritania, LiberiaNews item - press release
DC1998-2926
1998
Rex Diamond Mining CorpCorporate update.. debt financing of $ 3.M United States... reduction of cash costs atMines.Rex Diamond Mining Corp., June 29, 2p.South Africa, Mauritania, Sierra LeoneNews item - press release
DM1999-0846
1999
African MiningMelbourne based Ashton Mining and Dia Met have formed a joint venture to discover and develop diamond deposits.African Mining, Vol. 4, No. 4, July-Aug. p. 8.MauritaniaNews item, Ashton Mining Ltd.
DM1999-0847
1999
African MiningSixteen macro diamonds found Touajil areaAfrican Mining, Vol. 4, No. 2, Mar-Apr. p. 13.MauritaniaNews item, Rex Diamond Mining
DM1999-0878
1999
Coakley, G., Mobbs, P.African mining - an overview.Sierra Leone.London Mining Journal, Vol. 332, No. 8515 Jan. 22, p. 11, 13.South Africa, Botswana, Angola, Namibia, Congo, MauritaniaNews item, Diamond exploration
DC1999-1477
1999
Dia Met Minerals LtdMauritanian joint venture formed with Ashton MiningGeorge Cross Newsletter, No. 86, May 5.MauritaniaNews item - press release, Ashton Mining Ltd.
DC1999-1494
1999
Dia Met Minerals Ltd, Ashton Mining Ltd.Dia Met and Ashton announce Mauritanian exploration joint ventureDia Met Minerals Ltd., May 3, 2p.MauritaniaNews item - press release, Ashton Mining Ltd.
DM1999-0984
1999
Globe & MailRex Diamond Mining Corp. completed private placementGlobe and Mail, June 4, 1/8p.MauritaniaNews item, Rex Diamond Mining Corp.
DM1999-1094
1999
London Mining JournalAfrican mining - an overview. MauritaniaLondon Mining Journal, Vol. 332, No. 8515 Jan. 22, p.79.MauritaniaCountry profile, Diamonds
DM1999-1095
1999
London Mining JournalMauritania's mineral opportunities.... diamond discoveriesLondon Min. Journal, Vol. 332, No.8516, Jan. 29, p. 62-3.MauritaniaMineral - outline, Diamonds p. 62-3.
DM1999-1096
1999
London Mining JournalMauritanian diamond partnershipLondon Mining Journal, Vol. 332, No. 8530, May 7, p. 334.MauritaniaNews item, Dia Met Minerals, Ashton Mining Ltd.
DM1999-1097
1999
London Mining JournalMauritania: diamond...London Mining Journal, Exploration Suppl., p. 89.MauritaniaNews item, Diamond activity
DM1999-1098
1999
London Mining JournalRex on the scent.. grid samplingLondon Mining Journal, Vol. 332, No. 8514, Jan. 15, p. 20.MauritaniaNews item, Rex Diamond Mining
DM1999-1099
1999
London Mining JournalMauritanian kimberlite discovery.... pipe in Tenoumer areaLondon Mining Journal, Vol. 333, No. 8552, Oct. 8, p. 282.MauritaniaNews item, Rex Mining Co.
DM1999-1183
1999
Mining Chronicle.Ashton and Dia Met form Mauritanian exploration jvMining Chronicle., Vol. 4, No. 6, July 1p.MauritaniaNews item, Ashton Mining Ltd., Dia Met
DM1999-1259
1999
Northern MinerRex finds Mauritania kimberlite..Northern Miner, Vol. 83, No. 3, Oct. 11-17, p.MauritaniaNews item, Rex Diamond Mining
DM1999-1260
1999
Northern MinerRex finds macros at El HammamiNorthern Miner, Vol. 84, No. 48, Jan. 25-31, p. 14.MauritaniaNews item, Rex Diamond Mining
DM1999-1261
1999
Northern MinerRex Diamond continues diamond hunt.. Tneoumer regionNorthern Miner, Vol. 85, No. 21, July 19-25, p. 15.MauritaniaNews item, Rex Diamond Mining
DM1999-1262
1999
Northern MinerRex expands holdings in MauritaniaNorthern Miner, Vol. 85, No. 5, Mar. 29-Apr. 4, p. 14.MauritaniaNews item, Rex Diamond Mining
DC1999-1666
1999
Rex Diamond Mining CorpRex finds first commercial sized diamonds in MauritaniaRex Mining, Jan. 11, 2p.MauritaniaNews item - press release
DC1999-1667
1999
Rex Diamond Mining CorpKimberlite discovery in MauritaniaRex Diamond Mining Corp., Oct. 4, 1p.MauritaniaNews item - press release
DC1999-1668
1999
Rex Diamond Mining CorpDr. Luc Rombouts to join the board of REXRex Diamond Mining Corp., Sept. 7, 1p.MauritaniaNews item - press release
DC2000-1800
2000
Dia Met Minerals LtdMauritania exploration update. Diamondiferous kimberlite intersected. 18 licences 180, 000 sq kM.Dia Met Minerals Ltd., Aug. 29, 3p.MauritaniaNews item - press release, Ashtn Mining Limited
DM2000-1193
2000
Globe & MailRex Diamond, De Beers form Mauritania ventureGlobe and Mail, July 29, 1/4p.MauritaniaNews item, Rex Diamond, De Beers
DM2000-1270
2000
London Mining JournalAshton earnings rise....London Mining Journal, Vol. 335, No.8597, Aug.25, p.157-8.Australia, MauritaniaNews item, Ashton Mining Ltd.
DM2000-1311
2000
London Mining JournalProspects for a brilliant futureLondon Mining Journal, December, 12p.MauritaniaCountry profile - Mauritania, Geology, exploration, legal
DM2000-1312
2000
London Mining JournalMauritanian diamond bearing kimberlite... JV on MaqtierLondon Mining Journal, Vol. 335, No. 8598, Sept.1, p. 174.MauritaniaNews item, Ashton, Dia Met
DM2000-1313
2000
London Mining JournalDe Beers considers Mauritanian ventureLondon Mining Journal, Vol.335, No.8593, July28, p. 65.MauritaniaNews item, De Beers, Rex Diamond
DM2000-1314
2000
London Mining JournalDe Beers secures Mauritanian exploration permitLondon Mining Journal, Vol. 335, No. 8600, Sept.15, p.214.MauritaniaNews item, De Beers, Rex Diamond, Ashton
DM2000-1315
2000
London Mining JournalRex finds new kimberlite in Tenoumer permitLondon Mining Journal, Vol. 335, No. 8602, Sept. 29, p. 253.MauritaniaNews item, Rex Diamond Mining
DM2000-1316
2000
London Mining JournalRex finds more Mauritanian kimberlites. Total of nine so farLondon Mining Journal, Vol. 335, No. 8607, Nov.3, p.357.MauritaniaNews item, Rex Diamond Mining
DM2000-1317
2000
London Mining JournalKimberlite dike swarms for Rex.... east of TenoumerLondon Mining Journal, Vol. 335, No.8613, Dec.15, p.473.MauritaniaNews item, Rex Diamond Mining Co.
DM2000-1318
2000
London Mining JournalDiamonds found in new kimberlite.. Tenoumer propertyLondon Mining Journal, Vol. 335, No.8611, Dec.1, p.433.MauritaniaNews item, Rex Diamond Mining Corp.
DM2000-1449
2000
Mining Weekly South AfricaSouth Africans to develop Mauritania mining... contract for mapping countryMining Weekly, Sept. 8-14, p.2. (1/2p)MauritaniaNews item, Geology
DM2000-1526
2000
Northern MinerAshton discovers kimberlite in MauritaniaNorthern Miner, Vol. 86, No. 31, Sept. 25-Oct.1, p.B8.MauritaniaNews item, Ashton Mining Limited
DM2000-1527
2000
Northern MinerRex uncovers pipe... in TenoumerNorthern Miner, Vol. 86, No. 33, Oct.9-15, p.27.MauritaniaNews item, Rex Diamond Mining
DC2000-1983
2000
Rex Diamond Mining CorpAnnounces the discovery of a further 8 kimberlites in Mauritania. ( total now 17).Rex Diamond Mining Corp., Dec. 12, 1p.MauritaniaNews item - press release
DC2000-1984
2000
Rex Diamond Mining CorpConfirms ten wholly owned diamond exploration permits in good orderRex Diamond Mining, June 9, 1/4p.MauritaniaNews item - press release
DC2000-1985
2000
Rex Diamond Mining CorpAnnounces that its foruth kimberlite in Mauritania is diamondiferousRex Diamond Mining Corp., Nov. 22, 2p.MauritaniaNews item - press release
DC2000-1986
2000
Rex Diamond Mining CorpTrenching points to larger kimberlite bodyRex Diamond Mining Corp., Nov. 23, 1p.MauritaniaNews item - press release
DC2000-1987
2000
Rex Diamond Mining CorpConfirms concentrations of nickel, platinum and palladium in Mauritania.... brief update on diamond expRex Diamond Mining Corporation, Oct. 11, 1p.MauritaniaNews item - press release
DC2000-1988
2000
Rex Diamond Mining CorpAnnounces the discovery of new kimberlite bodies in Mauritania and the results of drilling second gossan.Rex Diamond Mining Corp., Oct. 31, 2p.MauritaniaNews item - press release
DC2000-1989
2000
Rex Diamond Mining CorpAnnounce the discovery of a new kimberlite in 100% owned permit east of Tenoumer in Mauritania.Rex Diamond Mining, Sept. 25, 2p.MauritaniaNews item - press release
DM2001-1607
2001
London Mining JournalMauritanian airborne update...London Mining Journal., Vol. 337, No. 8662, Nov. 30, 413.MauritaniaNews item, Airborne survey - not specific to diamonds
DM2001-1608
2001
London Mining JournalMore mauritanian kimberlites for RexLondon Mining Journal, Vol. 336, No. 8627, Mar. 30, p.233.MauritaniaNews item, Rex Diamond Mining
DS2001-0771
2001
Memady, E.G.Mauritania throws down a challenge.... government welcomes companies.Mining Annual Review, 1p.MauritaniaCountry - overview, economics, mining, Overview - brief
DM2001-2004
2001
Northern MinerRex changes accounting policyNorthern Miner, Vol. 87, No. 25, Aug. 13-19, p. 6.South Africa, MauritaniaNews item, Rex Diamond Mining
DM2001-2024
2001
PaydirtMauritania throws down a challenge.... government welcomes companiesPaydirt, March p. 53.MauritaniaNews item, legal
DS2001-0929
2001
Pique, A.Geology of Northwest AfricaGebruder Borntraeger, 310p.Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, MauritaniaBook - table of contents, Structure, stratigraphy, tectonics
DS2001-0930
2001
Pique, A., Carpenter, M.S.N.Geology of Northwest AfricaGebruder Borntragaeger, www.schweizerbart.de, 310p. approx. $ 80.USMorocco, Algeria, Tunisia, MauritaniaBook - geology
DC2001-2608
2001
Rex Diamond Mining CorpNew drilling programme in Mauitania has commenced. Microdiamonds outlinedRex Diamond Mining, April 20, 2p.MauritaniaNews item - press release
DC2001-2609
2001
Rex Diamond Mining CorpRex discovers additional kimberlites and macrodiamondsRex Diamond Mining Corporation, March 22, 2p.MauritaniaNews item - press release
DC2001-2610
2001
Rex Diamond Mining CorpNOT SPECIFIC TO DIAMONDS....Results of April-June 2001 drill ProgramRex Diamond Mining, Sept. 20, 2p.MauritaniaNews item - press release
DC2001-2611
2001
Rex Diamond Mining CorpAnnounces the successful closure of a Euro-private placement.... $ C 2.75 million.Rex Diamond Mining Corp., Feb. 19, 1p.South Africa, MauritaniaNews item - press release
DM2002-2104
2002
London Mining JournalMauritania introduces new fiscal regimeLondon Mining Journal, Vol. 338,8670,Feb.1,p.78,9.MauritaniaEconomics, Legal
DM2002-2105
2002
London Mining JournalGIS based mapping in Mauritania ( Part II). Mauritanides belt, mineral potentialLondon Mining Journal, Vol. 339, 8700, Aug. 30, p. 148-9.MauritaniaNews item, Geology - not specific to diamonds
DM2002-2106
2002
London Mining JournalGIS mapping in MauritaniaLondon Mining Journal, Vol. 338, 8690, June 21, pp.458-9.MauritaniaNews item, GIS, geology, mineral potential, Guelb Moghrein, copper
DS2003-0539
2003
Hames, W., McHone, J.G., Renne, P., Ruppel, C.The central Atlantic magmatic province: insights from fragments of PangeaAmerican Geophysical Union, Geophysical Monograph, No. 136, 330p.Brazil, Morocco, Guinea, Guyana, MauritaniaMagmatism
DM2003-1844
2003
London Mining JournalMauritanian minerals... from BGS... 1:500,00 base mapLondon Mining Journal, Vol. 340, 8740, June 13, p. 400.MauritaniaNews item - press release
DC2003-2683
2003
Rex Diamond Mining CorpDiamond discoveries in Paraguay - new finds in Mauritania - joint venture with Jindal inRex Diamond Mining Corporation, Sept. 30, 1p.Paraguay, Mauritania, India, South AfricaNews item - press release
DS2003-1184
2003
Rombouts, L.Distribution of diamonds and kimberlites on the Reguibat Craton, Mauritania8 Ikc Www.venuewest.com/8ikc/program.htm, Session 8, POSTER abstractMauritaniaBlank
DS200412-0770
2003
Hames, W., McHone, J.G., Renne, P., Ruppel, C.The central Atlantic magmatic province: insights from fragments of Pangea.American Geophysical Union, Geophysical Monograph, No. 136, 330p.South America, Brazil, Guyana, Africa, Guinea, MauritaniaMagmatism
DM200412-2712
2003
London Mining JournalMauritanian minerals... from BGS... 1:500,00 base map.London Mining Journal, Vol. 340, 8740, June 13, p. 400.Africa, MauritaniaNews item
DC200412-4174
2003
Rex Diamond Mining CorporationDiamond discoveries in Paraguay - new finds in Mauritania - joint venture with Jindal in India - resumption of operations in SouRex Diamond Mining Corporation, Sept. 30, 1p.South America, Paraguay, Africa, Mauritania, South Africa, IndiaNews item - press release
DS200412-1687
2003
Rombouts, L.Distribution of diamonds and kimberlites on the Reguibat Craton, Mauritania.8 IKC Program, Session 8, POSTER abstractAfrica, MauritaniaDiamond exploration
DS200612-1244
2006
Schofield, D.J., HOrstwood, M.S.A., Pitfield, P.E.J., Crowley, Q.G., Wilkinson, A.F., Sidaty, H.,Ch,O.Timing and kinematics of Eburnean tectonics in the central Reguibat Shield, Mauritania.Journal of the Geological Society, Vol. 163, 3, pp. 549-560.Africa, MauritaniaTectonics - not specific to diamonds
DS200712-0956
2007
Schofield, D.I., Gillespie, M.R.A tectonic interpretation of Eburean terrane outliers in the Reguelen Shield, Mauritania.Journal of African Earth Sciences, Vol. 49, 4-5, pp. 179-186.Africa, MauritaniaTectonics
DS201012-0261
2010
Halls, H.C.The Reguibat shield, Mauritania: a dyke swarm bonanza?International Dyke Conference Held Feb. 6, India, 1p. AbstractAfrica, Mauritania, MoroccoDyke morphology
DS201112-0578
2011
Lehbib, S., Arribas, A., Melgarejo, J.C., Martin, R.F.Rare element minerals of the alkaline suites of the western Sahara.Peralk-Carb 2011... workshop June 16-18, Tubingen, Germany, Abstract p.96-98.Africa, MauritaniaCarbonatite
DS201112-0579
2011
Lehbib, S., Arribas, A., Melgarejo, J.C., Martin, R.F.Rare element minerals of the alkaline suites of the western Sahara.Peralk-Carb 2011... workshop June 16-18, Tubingen, Germany, Abstract p.96-98.Africa, MauritaniaCarbonatite
DS201212-0723
2012
Taylor, C.D., et al.Mauritania: a greenfields exploration opportunity in northwest Africa. Mentions diamonds p. 15.SEG Newsletter, No. 91, pp. 16-16.Africa, MauritaniaAlkaline rocks, magmatism
DS201312-0899
2013
Tait, J., Straathof, G., Soderlund, U., Ernst, R.E., Key, R., Jowitt, S.M., Lo, K., Dahmada, M.E.M., N'Diaya, O.The Ahmeyim Great Dyke of Mauritania: a newly dated Archean intrusion.Lithos, Vol. 174, pp. 323-332.Africa, MauritaniaGeochronology
DS201412-0505
2014
Leprtre, R., Barbarand, J., Missenard, Y., Leparmentier, F., Frizon de lamotte, D.Reguibat shield and adjacent basins.Geological Magazine, Vol. 151, 5, pp. 885-898.Africa, MauritaniaGeology
DS201412-0561
2014
Matton, G., Jebrak, M.The "eye of Africa" Richat dome, Mauritania: an isolated Cretaceous alkaline-hydrothermal complex.Journal of African Earth Sciences, Vol. 97, pp. 109-124.Africa, MauritaniaAlkalic
DS201510-1784
2015
Markwitz, V., Hein, K.A.A., Miller, J.Compilation of West African mineral deposits: spatial distribution and mineral endowment. ( mentions diamonds)Precambrian Research, in press available, 21p.Africa, Mali, Mauritania, Senegal, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Ivory CoastMetallogeny

Abstract: The West African Craton is highly endowed in minerals, and their spatial and temporal distribution varies from single to multi-phase mineralization events. They are broadly related to three major tectono-metallogenic elements and formed during distinct mineral epochs: (1) In both Archean Shields (Kénéma-Man and Reguibat) and Paleoproterozoic domains (Baoulé-Mossi, Eglab). These are characterized by giant iron ore deposits that formed between ca. 2.5-2.3 Ga, nearly all gold, porphyry copper, lead-zinc and sedimentary manganese ore that developed between 2.2 and 2.1 Ga, and primary diamonds that formed between two intervals at ca. 2.2-2.0 Ga and in the Mesozoic. (2) Across Pan-African and Variscan belts. These are distinguished by major Precambrian IOCG's, copper-gold that formed at ca. 2.1 Ga and approximately 680 Ma, and Neoproterozoic sedimentary iron ore and phosphate deposits. (3) Within intracratonic and coastal basins. These include the development of Cenozoic lateritic bauxites over Mesozoic dolerites, Tertiary/Quaternary mineral sands deposits, oolitic iron ore and sedimentary phosphate deposits. Geological, spatial and temporal correlations using the multi-commodity West African Mineral Deposit Database highlight that gold and non-gold commodities formed in multiple phases. This commenced in the Liberian Orogeny (2.9-2.8 Ga) with the enrichment of iron ore, nickel sulphides, diamonds and gold in the earth's crust. The pre-Eburnean or Tangaean-EoEburnean-Eburnean I Event yielded gold, and the major Eburnean Orogeny yielded gold, iron ore, manganese, diamonds, magmatic nickel sulphides, copper-gold, lead-zinc, and REE minerals. Throughout the Pan-African event sedimentary manganese deposits, lead-zinc, REE minerals, sedimentary phosphates, and again gold were formed. Primary diamonds and magmatic nickel sulphides are related to the break-up of Gondwana, followed by an intense lateritic weathering period that formed bauxite deposits along the craton margin.
DS202004-0500
2020
Ba, M.H., Ibough, H., Lo, K., Youbi, N., Jaffal, M., Ernst, R.E., Niang, A.J., Dia, I., Abdeina, E.H., Bensalah, M.K., Boumehdi, M.A., Soderlund, U.Spatial and temporal distribution patterns of Precambrian mafic dyke swarms in northern Mauritania ( West African Craton): analysis and results fro remote sensing interpretation, geographical information systems ( GIS), Google Earth TM images, and regionaArabian Journal of Geosciences, Vol. 13, , 209 orchid.org/ 0000-002-3287-9537Africa, Mauritaniacraton

Abstract: We used remote sensing, geographical information systems, Google Earth™ images, and regional geology in order to (i) improve the mapping of linear structures and understand the chronology of different mafic dyke swarms in the Ahmeyim area that belongs to the Archean Tasiast-Tijirit Terrane of the Reguibat Shield, West African craton, NW Mauritania. The spatial and temporal distributions with the trends of the dyke swarms provide important information about geodynamics. The analysis of the mafic dyke swarms map and statistical data allow us to distinguish four mafic dyke swarm sets: a major swarm trending NE-SW to NNE-SSW (80%) and three minor swarms trending EW to ENE-WSW (9.33%), NW-SE to WNW-ESE (9.06%), and NS (1.3%). The major swarms extend over 35 km while the minor swarms do not exceed 13 km. The Google Earth™ images reveal relative ages through crossover relationships. The major NE-SW to NNE-SSW and the minor NS swarms are the oldest generations emplaced in the Ahemyim area. The NW-SE-oriented swarm dykes which are cutting the two former swarms are emplaced later. The minor E-W to WSW-ENE swarms are probably the youngest. A precise U-Pb baddeleyite age of 2733?±?2 Ma has been obtained for the NNE-SSW Ahmeyim Great Dyke. This dyke is approximately 1500 m wide in some zone and extends for more than 150 km. The distinct mafic dyke swarms being identified in this study can potentially be linked with coeval magmatic events on other cratons around the globe to identify reconstructed LIPs and constrain continental reconstructions.
DM202009-1787
2020
StockwatchMetalex Ventures Ltd. Discussion on quarterly report on areas of interest.stockwatch, Aug. 19, 1p.Africa, Morocco, Mauritania, MaliNews item - Metalex
DS202104-0593
2021
Marshall, T., Ward, J.D., de Wit, M.C.Alluvial diamond deposits across Africa - a travelogue.Geological Society of South Africa presentation, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tsWuXo6fB4&t=23sAfrica, Lesotho, Cote d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, Angola, South Africa, Ghana, Mauritania, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Central African Republic, Cameroon, Swaziland, Mali, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Guineaalluvials
DS202204-0516
2022
Boscaini, A., Marzoli, A., Bertrand, H., Chiagradia, M., Jourdan, F., Faccende, M., Meyzen, C.M., Callegaro, S., Duran, L. Cratonic keels controlled the emplacement of the Central Atlantic Magmatic Province ( CAMP)Earth and Planetary Science Letters, Vol. 584, doi 10.1016/j.espl.2022.117480Africa, Mali, Mauritaniacraton

Abstract: Large Igneous Provinces (LIPs) are exceptionally voluminous magmatic events frequently related to continental break-up, global climate changes and mass extinctions. One interesting aspect of many LIPs is their spatial proximity to cratons, begging the question of a potential control of thick lithosphere on their emplacement. In this study, we investigate the relationship between the emplacement of the Central Atlantic Magmatic Province (CAMP) and the thick lithospheric mantle of the Precambrian cratons that formed the central portion of Pangea and are currently located on the continents surrounding the Central Atlantic Ocean. CAMP outcrops are frequently located over the margins of the thick cratonic keels, as imaged by recent tomographic studies, suggesting a role of lithosphere architecture in controlling magma genesis and emplacement. Here we focus on CAMP dykes and sills from the Hank, Hodh, and Kaarta basins in North-Western Africa (NW-Africa, Mali and Mauritania) emplaced at the edge of the Reguibat and Leo-Man Shields. The investigated intrusive rocks show compositions similar to most CAMP magmas, in particular those of the Tiourjdal geochemical group, limited to NW-Africa, and of the Prevalent group, occurring all over the CAMP. Geochemical modelling of CAMP basalts requires a Depleted MORB Mantle (DMM) source enriched by recycled continental crust (1-4%) and melting beneath a lithosphere of ca. 80 km in thickness. On the contrary, melting under a significantly thicker lithosphere (>110 km) does not produce magmas with compositions similar to those of CAMP basalts. This suggests that CAMP magmatism was likely favoured by decompression-induced partial melting of the upwelling asthenospheric mantle along the steep lithospheric boundaries of stable cratons. The architecture of the pre-existing lithosphere (i.e., the presence of stable thick cratonic keels juxtaposed to relatively thinner lithosphere) appears to have been a critical factor for localizing mantle upwelling and partial melting during extensive magmatic events such as in the CAMP.
 
 

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