OR/18/004 Acknowledgements

Goodenough, K M, Jones, D, and Ford, J. 2018. Geological mapping of Sierra Leone: baseline assessment and next steps. British Geological Survey Open Report, OR/18/004.

This report arises from a partnership between the British Geological Survey and institutions in Sierra Leone, including the National Minerals Agency, Petroleum Directorate, and Fourah Bay College. This partnership, and the work presented in this report, has been funded by UK aid from the UK government; however the views expressed do not necessarily reflect the UK government’s official policies.

As part of our field reconnaissance in 2018 we were generously welcomed at several mines and exploration projects, by organisations including SL Mining Ltd, Koidu Limited, Meya Mining, Allotropes Diamond Ltd, and Sierra Rutile (Iluka Resources). Unfortunately time constraints meant that we were unable to reach Blue Horizon Ltd (African Battery Metals) or Sierra Minerals Ltd (Vimetco). The AMR Gold licence in the Loko Hills was visited as part of a separate trip in 2017. All these organisations are greatly thanked for their assistance in allowing us to visit their mine sites and view core material. Joseph Lebbie, Chief Geologist, and Prince Cuffey, Director of Geological Survey, both at the National Minerals Agency, are particularly thanked for their assistance in planning and organising the field reconnaissance.