Man Shield

The Man Shield (Leo-Man Shield or Leo-Man Craton) is a geological shield or craton in the southeast portion of the West African Craton. The shield is in part overlaid by gold-bearing Birimian formations.

For the Canadian construction company, see Man-Shield.
Geologic map of the Tarkwa gold district in Ghana showing significant folding and faulting

See also

References
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