GGSM is a mining investment company focusing on developing diamond and gold concessions - through joint ventures - in Sierra Leone.
One of GGSM's unique advantage is their keen ability to forge local relationships that help them get privileged access to mining lands and other resources.
Mining in Sierra Leon
The largest diamond ever discovered was in 2002 in Kono district, weighing 1440ct and was sold for 75 million dollars in Belgium.
Other large stones include the 'Star of Sierra Leone', weighed 969.8ct (see picture below), discovered in February 1972 at the No.11 Plant in Kono.
In 1970, the Sefadu diamond was discovered in the Dominco mine, weighing 620ct.
In 1969, the ":Zale light of peace" weighing 435ct was discovered. In 1996, two stones weighing 188ct and 283ct; and in 1997, several large stones weighing 524ct, 700ct and 900ct; were recovered from unspecified locations.
In 2006, a 152.42ct diamond was discovered east of Koidu Town. In 2007, two pieces weighing 143.4ct and 129.7ct were discovered.
Overview GGSM has secured exclusive mining rights to over 105 acres of prime alluvial mining territory in the Kono District, Sierra Leone's prominent diamond mining region.
The Sierra Leone project has a large number of mining concessions currently split across three separate Chiefdoms in Kono. These concessions are located on the banks of the Sewa River, which is the main diamond bearing river in Sierra Leone.
Alluvial gold is also present in practically all river/stream gravels throughout the country at varying grades.
These are increasing up to 5 and even 10 g/T in streams running from the Nimini Hills, Gori Hills and several other hill ridges composed of the greenstone complex in which the GGSM Mining concessions reside.
GGSM's local partner has strong relationships with various Paramount Chiefs and community leaders, along with a clear understanding of the political environment in Sierra Leone.
GGSM has been given assurances from advanced discussions with the various paramount chiefs and community elders in Sierra Leone that these projects will be expanded upon once the joint venture operation has initiated full production.
GGSM has an excellent opportunity to gain privileged access to large areas of un-mined mineral rich territory across the country.
With this opportunity management recognizes the responsibility to establish a strict code of ethical mining and re-investment in local communities to help promote and establish Sierra Leone as a leading mining Country of Western Africa.
Project Sandia 50 Acres situated on the banks of the Sewa River in the Nimiyama Chiefdom
Project Nyamundu 25 Acres of diamond and gold bearing land in the Nimikoro Chiefdom
Project Kambaya 30 Acres of diamond and gold bearing land in the Sandor Chiefdom with an additional 50 acres available upon commencing mining