Mining Operation

TMC open pit gold mine area is approximately 319 km² and is located within River Cess County in the Fen River District, Doemon Township and is near the Cestos Shear zone. River Cess County has ample potential mineral, huge gold and diamonds deposits on land and under the rivers. A portfolio of Rivercess Mine projects that include drill ready, outcropping mineralized systems that can attract the interest of investors.

Geography: 

The County is situated 320 kilometers southeast of Monrovia, lying at 5 degrees 36’23N and 9 degrees 39’ 31W, with an average altitude of 84 meters. River Cess has an area of 5,263.4 square kilometers and a coastline of 62 kilometers. The area is bound by the counties of Grand Bassa in the west, Nimba and Grand Gedeh in the North, Sinoe in the Southeast, and the Atlantic Ocean in the South. Prominent geographical features demarcating the County are River Timbo in the West, River Blonne in the East, and the Whomeh and Gienee Rivers in the North. Cestos City is situated on the coast, alongside the Cestos River. The nearest major town to Cestos is Buchanan in Grand Bassa County, some 140 kilometers away.

Climate:

The region experiences heavy rainfall, ranging from 160cms to 170cms annually, with the heaviest rains in August to September. Temperatures generally range from 25 to 32 degrees Celsius. The coastal areas experience high humidity during the months of November to January. Wetlands and swampy areas are common in the County on account of the heavy rainfall. The climate during the months from December to May is most conducive to farming of rice, cassava, rubber, cocoa and palm trees. Dustladen harmattan winds blow down from the Sahara from December to March, and since it does not usually rain this season, the dust tends to remain noticeable in the air for two months.

Topography:

River Cess County is generally considered lowland and partly thick green forest. The major mountain ranges in River Cess are found in Morweh District. The Cestos River runs through the lowlands into the Atlantic Ocean.

 Geology:

Soil types vary with location. In the Timbo district area, the soil is sandy. In Yarnee District, one sees mangrove swamps and water-logged soils. In the Central River District, the soil has a reddish color. In Morweh, the soil is both reddish and of the Mangrove type.