Alluvial gold mine, Iga Barrière, Djugu Territory, Ituri, DR Congoi
Regional Level Types | |
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Alluvial gold mine | Mine |
Iga Barrière | Town |
Djugu Territory | Territory |
Ituri | Province |
DR Congo | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
1° 44' 58'' North , 30° 18' 43'' East
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
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Nearest Settlements:
Place | Population | Distance |
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Bunia | 96,764 (2016) | 22.1km |
Mindat Locality ID:
222050
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:222050:8
GUID (UUID V4):
ee667c41-69f1-47d0-91bb-13054b8e3ea5
Other/historical names associated with this locality:
Zaïre
One of the numerous alluvial gold mines in the Ituri Region where local gold diggers mine Quaternary sediments for gold. The rivers are re-directed by simple dams and the miners dig deep into the auriferous sediment layers. The primary source of the gold is the wider Kilomoto area.
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1 valid mineral.
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
Africa
- East African Rift System (EARS)Zone (Tectonic)
- Albertine RiftZone (Tectonic)
African PlateTectonic Plate
DR Congo
- ⭔OrientaleProvince
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