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Drill Results Map — Ghana

To create a drill results map for Ghana, import your GH claims or data as GeoJSON, assign the appropriate layer role for automatic styling, set the Light or Satellite basemap, and export as PNG or PDF. The entire process takes 15–30 minutes with no GIS experience required.

About Mining in Ghana

Ghana is Africa's largest gold producer and consistently ranks among the world's top ten gold-producing countries. The Birimian Greenstone Belt hosts several multi-million-ounce gold deposits with geological similarities to the Abitibi Belt in Canada, and the country's established regulatory framework attracts significant international junior exploration investment.

Key minerals: gold, bauxite, manganese, diamonds, iron ore, lithium. Notable deposits: Obuasi, Ahafo, Akyem, Asanko. Mining districts: Ashanti Gold Belt, Birimian Greenstone Belt, Western Region, Brong-Ahafo.

The Minerals Commission of Ghana administers mineral rights in Ghana. Claim data is accessible through Minerals Commission Mining Cadastre.

What is a Drill Results Map?

A drill results map plots the collar locations of completed drill holes alongside key assay results — typically highest-grade intercept, hole depth, and azimuth. It is the standard figure included in exploration news releases and is scrutinized by investors and analysts to understand the spatial distribution of mineralization.

How to Create a Drill Results Map for Ghana

  1. Import your drill collar CSV (columns: hole ID, latitude, longitude, depth, assay)
  2. Assign the Drillholes layer role
  3. Import the property claims boundary as GeoJSON
  4. Add callout labels to key holes showing hole ID and best intercept
  5. Use Badge Label type to highlight the highest-grade holes
  6. Configure the title with program name and date
  7. Set the Landscape 16:9 ratio for news release figures
  8. Export as PNG at 2× for email and PDF for the news release attachment

Recommended Settings for Ghana

  • Basemap: Light or Satellite
  • Design theme: Investor — Navy & White
  • Export format: PNG at 2× for investor presentations, PDF (Letter or A4) for JORC Code / NI 43-101 reports
  • Coordinate system: Ensure source data is in WGS84 (EPSG:4326)

Common Use Cases in Ghana

  • Exploration news releases
  • NI 43-101 technical reports
  • Investor day presentations
  • Analyst briefings

Frequently Asked Questions

What file format do I need for Ghana mineral claims data?
Ghana mineral claims boundaries are available from Minerals Commission Mining Cadastre and can typically be downloaded as Shapefiles or KML. Convert these to GeoJSON at mapshaper.org before importing into Exploration Maps.
Who regulates mineral claims in Ghana?
Mineral claims in Ghana are regulated by the Minerals Commission of Ghana. All tenure and claims data can be queried through Minerals Commission Mining Cadastre.
What minerals are typically mapped in Ghana?
Ghana is known for its gold, bauxite, manganese, diamonds deposits. Key producing and exploration-stage properties include Obuasi, Ahafo, Akyem. The main mining districts are Ashanti Gold Belt, Birimian Greenstone Belt, Western Region.
Can I export a Ghana drill results map for a JORC Code / NI 43-101 report?
Yes. Exploration Maps exports PNG and PDF at 2–3× pixel ratio, suitable for inclusion in JORC Code / NI 43-101 technical reports as required figures. The export includes north arrow, scale bar, legend, and title block — all standard map elements required for JORC Code / NI 43-101 compliance.