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Iron ore production in Africa is dominated by South Africa, Mauritania and Algeria; Zimbabwe and Morocco produce ore for use within the country. Many countries possess iron ore deposits that are as yet unmined. Countries and companies currently involved in production are listed here; measurements are in tpy, or tons per year.
Contents
1 Algeria
2 Angola
3 Cameroon
4 Central African Republic
5 Congo, Brazzaville
6 Cote d'Ivoire
7 Egypt
8 Gabon
9 Ghana
10 Guinea
11 Liberia
12 Libya
13 Mauritania
14 Morocco
15 Niger
16 Nigeria
17 Senegal
18 Sierra Leone
19 South Africa
20 Tunisia
21 Uganda
22 Zimbabwe
23 See also
24 External links
25 References
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Algeria
2.3 mm tpy
Entreprise Nationale du Fer et du Phosphate
Mahavir Shree International
Ouenza
Boukhadra
Angola
deposits in Kassala-Kitungo, Cassinga, Chamuatete
Malanje, Bi, Huambo, and Hua provinces. See Mining in Angola
Cameroon
port near Grand Batanga - Mbalam
Central African Republic
Bambari and Bakala are iron ore deposits located approximately 1,500 km from the sea. [1]
Congo, Brazzaville
Mayoko - in 2008 a possible iron ore mine is being considered [2]
In 2007 privately-owned British firm Mining Projects Development said it had found large deposits of iron ore at the Zanaga site in Lekoumou region, in the south of the country. Exploration work suggested there could be 500 million tonnes of ore. In 2008 the Brazzaville government said the project required investment of $2 billion, including a 300 km railway line to the port at Pointe Noire.
Cote d'Ivoire
deposits in Mount Nimba, Mount Kalayo
Egypt
El Gedida
El Bahariya [3]
Gabon
Binga - possible iron ore mine, with enhanced port and railway extension worth $3b. [4] [5]
Mambo
Ghana
Yendi
deposits being studied:
Shieni [6]
Oppong Mansi
Pudo
Adum Banso [7]
Guinea
Simandou - Di1] - exploration company is Rio. [8]
Kalia, Guinea [9] - Exploration company is Bellzone. [10]
Matakong - proposed port
Forecariah - proposed port
Mifergui-Nimba-Nzor iron and steel project [11]
Liberia
Nimba
Libya
railway 800km long for iron ore transport from the southern city Sebha to port Misurata.
Mauritania
10 mm tpy
Soci Nationale Industrielle et Minie (SNIM)
Morocco
domestic consumption
Niger
Say - 650MT [12] [13] [14]
Nigeria
National Iron Ore Mining Company in Itakpe, Kogi State
Senegal
Miferso Company, exploring in Faleme; a Kumba Resources project [15]
Sierra Leone
Marampa
Tonkolili near Bumbuna [16]
South Africa
~ 38 mm tpy, world's 8th largest producer [17]
Kumba Resources / Exxaro - globally ranked producer
Assmang (company) in Beeshoek, South Africa
Highveld Steel and Vanadium Company in Mapochs, South Africa
Tunisia
produces about 200,000T pa of pellets [18]
Uganda
Muko deposits in Kabale District, Kisoro District
Sukulu deposits and Bukusu deposits in Tororo District
Zimbabwe
domestic consumption
Zimbabwe Iron and Steel Company (ZISCO)
Ripple Creek
See also
Aluminium in Africa
Cement in Africa
Copper in Africa
Platinum in Africa
Titanium in Africa
Uranium in Africa
Mineral industry of Africa
Major coal producing regions
List of deep water ports
External links
MBendi:Mining:Iron Ore
MBendi:Mining:Iron Ore:South Africa
Kumba Resources
Journal: Mining Review Africa
AfricaSteel
MiningTopNews
Reuters
References
^ http://www.mbendi.co.za/a_sndmsg/news_view.asp?PG=15&I=79691&M=0&CTRL=S
^ http://www.dmcmining.com.au/download.php?fname=./uploaddir/announcement/Pdf_111.pdf
^ * Reuters
^ China to double aid to Africa in three years time
^ Mines and Communities: China to fund iron ore mining in Gabon
^ http://www.reuters.com/article/reutersEdge/idUSTRE49C1YB20081013
^ http://www.reuters.com/article/reutersEdge/idUSTRE49C1YB20081013
^ http://www.skynews.com.au/business/article.aspx?id=290905
^ http://www.chinamining.org/News/2008-09-09/1220926099d17054.html
^ http://www.bellzone.com.au/
^ http://metalsplace.com/news/articles/1039/mittal-steel-rio-tinto-in-collusion/
^ Maps, Weather, and Airports for Say, Niger
^ Niger - Mining
^ http://minerals.usgs.gov/minerals/pubs/country/2004/bnuvtpmyb04.pdf
^...(and so on)
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