The Geology, Mineral Resources of Sierra Leone and how the Resources can be Used to Develop the Nation

Jalloh, Abu Bakarr; Sasaki, Kyuro; Thomas, Mustapha Olajiday; Jalloh, Yaguba

doi:10.1016/j.proeps.2013.01.018

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“…Sierra Leone : Les principales ressources minérales du pays sont les diamants, le rutile, l'or, la bauxite et le minerai de fer. La production ou l'exploitation minière de ces ressources ont contribué au PIB à hauteur de 20 % et jusqu'à 15 % des recettes fiscales jusqu'à la fermeture de certaines mines avant la guerre civile des années 1990 (Jalloh et al 2013). Les diamants, en particulier, ont été à l'origine d'une grande partie de l'instabilité régnant dans le pays, et les « diamants de la guerre » (ou « diamants de sang ») ont joué un rôle majeur dans la guerre civile et ils ont aussi été utilisés pour financer partiellement la guerre civile au Liberia.…”

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“…Les diamants, en particulier, ont été à l'origine d'une grande partie de l'instabilité régnant dans le pays, et les « diamants de la guerre » (ou « diamants de sang ») ont joué un rôle majeur dans la guerre civile et ils ont aussi été utilisés pour financer partiellement la guerre civile au Liberia. Actuellement, l'exploration du minerai de fer se développe rapidement, en particulier dans le district de Tonkolili où l'exploitation de l'une des plus grandes mines au monde est prévue , Jalloh et al 2013). Le PIB de la Sierra Leone a progressé d'environ 15 % en 2012, surtout grâce à l'augmentation de la production de minerai de fer (Bermúdez-Lugo 2014f).…”

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Analyse de situation de l'UICN concernant la faune terrestre et d'eau douce en Afrique centrale et de l'Ouest

Grainger¹,

Hibert²,

Vliet³

2015

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Analyse de situation de l'UICN concernant la faune terrestre et d'eau douce en Afrique centrale et de l'Ouest

Grainger¹,

Hibert²,

Vliet³

2015

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“…Non-renewable georesources include: minerals, rocks, fossils, petrogenetic features, mines, landforms, glaciers, ice age phenomena, and some geomorphological features [14][15][16]. Their main applications include building construction [17,18]; development of smartphones and computers [19,20]; illumination [21]; farming [22,23]; jewelry (gemstones) [24,25], drinking water supply, and development of renewable energies [26].…”

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“…The production of georesources reduces poverty standards and allows the development of a nation [26], because developing countries focus on the sustainable use of natural resources [44]. Moreover, these resources have a positive and significant impact on the economic growth of all countries [45].…”

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Georesources as an Alternative for Sustainable Development in COVID-19 Times—A Study Case in Ecuador

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Georesources comprise spaces of relevant geological value with the potential to be used and managed as a resource. Therefore, georesources are an essential development factor in the world, mainly oriented to their rational use to improve the quality of life of the surrounding population. This work aims to analyze the main applications, conservation strategies and sustainable use of georesources in the rural area of Manglaralto (Ecuador) through their inventory, assessment and analysis for the adaptation of alternative uses to particular circumstances (e.g., the COVID-19 pandemic). The method used consists of four phases: (i) inventory and mapping of georesources; (ii) description and assessment of georesources using international methodologies (e.g., GtRAM for georoute assessment, hydrogeological characterization using GeoModeller for groundwater assessment, GIS tools for assessing materials with industrial–artisanal interest, and KFM matrix method for the assessment of the level of construction difficulty of sanitary landfills); (iii) georesources complementary applications and (iv) SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) and TOWS matrix preparation (Threats, Opportunities, Weaknesses, Strengths), seeking strategies to guarantee the viability of the use of georesources. As a main result of the investigation, the geolocation of the georesources of the area was obtained. In addition, the assessment of the main georesources such as (i) potential geosites and sites of geological interest (e.g., beaches, cliffs, waterfalls, capes), (ii) groundwater (aquifers), and (iii) materials with artisanal and industrial interest (e.g., clays, sands). Finally, the study allowed us to define areas to develop landfill infrastructure, identify ecosystem services, and construct tsunami refuge site proposals. The case study addressed shows that the inventory and definition of the use of geological resources constitute a fundamental process for the economic, social, and environmental development of the population.

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“…The tropical climate and rich soils favour agricultural production in Sierra Leone on land and at sea, but the government is currently not paying adequate attention to the sector [13]. An engaged agriculture sector, however, gives hope for the country's economic development and food security, and renders a multitude of benefits for sustainable development in contrast to the extraction of minerals [14].…”

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Marine Fishing Management Towards Sustainability in Sierra Leone

Massaquoi¹,

Roberts²

2021

IJSDP

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Achieving global goals of eradicating hunger and poverty before 2030 requires improved resource management. This research analyses the historic use of marine fish in Sierra Leone from 1976 to 2019, captures original data of local market access, profit and waste in 2020, and presents worldwide case studies and a new transferable framework to assist national authorities and managers to increase food security and improve management, achieving related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through policies, technology and economics. Fish catch, export and Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) data from FAO FishStatJ, fisheries ministry and secondary sources, and 218 surveys of marketplace fish sellers, were analysed by simple descriptive and comparative statistics. Total fish catch increased substantially in recent decades, while CPUE fluctuates and declined between 1999/2000 and 2010. Many fisheries are exploited or overexploited and market sellers commonly do not have access to enough fish. Exports are consistently low. Case studies in developing and developed countries demonstrate that resolutions are three-pronged: improved awareness of environmental impacts, laws and policing; science and technology utilisation in monitoring resources and fishing activities, and establishing best practice, and; international cooperation, agreements and fair use policies. Priority should be given to unite government and community fishing relationships.

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The Geology, Mineral Resources of Sierra Leone and how the Resources can be Used to Develop the Nation

Cited by 11 publications

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Analyse de situation de l'UICN concernant la faune terrestre et d'eau douce en Afrique centrale et de l'Ouest

Analyse de situation de l'UICN concernant la faune terrestre et d'eau douce en Afrique centrale et de l'Ouest

Georesources as an Alternative for Sustainable Development in COVID-19 Times—A Study Case in Ecuador

Marine Fishing Management Towards Sustainability in Sierra Leone

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