Description No leprechauns needed here. Glencar Mining intends to find its own pot of gold, and the end of the rainbow is in Africa. The Dublin-based company explores for gold in Ghana, Mali, and Uganda. It has had projects in its native Ireland in the past as well. In addition to mining, Glencar provides exploration and surveying services and participates in mining joint ventures with Gold Fields Limited, Randgold Resources, and North Limited. Founded in 1971, the company has conducted gold mining exploration operations in Africa since the 1980s.