TTGs (tonalite–trondhjemite–granodiorite) are one of the archetypical lithologies of
Archaean cratons. Since their original description in the 1970s, they have been the subject …

80% of the continental crust was produced during the 4.0–2.0 Ga time span, but the
preserved area of Archean/early Paleoproterozoic cratons is smaller than 40%. Part of this …

In today's race to find ways to produce cheap and green hydrogen, the natural hydrogen
wells in Bourakebougou offer a promising solution and are a good example of how H2 can …

Integration of regional geophysical datasets and detailed field observations provide new
insights into the paleoproterozoic structural evolution of southwestern Ghana. The study …

The timing of onset of modern-style plate tectonics is debated. The apparent lack of
blueschist metamorphism—a key indicator of modern plate subduction—in rocks aged more …

This study presents an updated geodynamic model for the 2270–1960 Ma Birimian Orogen
in the southern West African Craton (sWAC), which form part of a large accretionary …

Geospatial modeling of mineral prospective regions is essential, owing to its significant
contribution towards the development and economic gains of many mineral-endowed …

When did plate tectonics begin on Earth, and what preceded it? Published thermo-
mechanical mantle evolution models imply that the early history of planets with a …

West Africa, with presently an approximate 10,000-metric ton (t) gold endowment, is one of
the world's great gold provinces and the largest Paleoproterozoic gold-producing region …

The southern part of the West African Craton includes the Baoulé-Mossi Domain, the world's
premier Paleoproterozoic gold province (~ 10,000 metric ton gold endowment). Structural …