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.
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, Bié, Huambo, and Huíla provinces. See Mining in Angola
Cameroon
- port near Grand Batanga - Mbalam
Central African Republic
Congo, Brazzaville
- Mayoko - in 2008 a possible iron ore mine is being considered [2] [3] Mayoko is already served by a railway branchline.
- 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.
- Nabeba
- Letioukbala
Cote d'Ivoire
- deposits in Mount Nimba, Mount Kalayo
Egypt
- El Gedida
- El Bahariya [4]
Gabon
- Bélinga - possible iron ore mine, with enhanced port and railway extension worth $3b. [5][6] [7]
- Mékambo
Ghana
Guinea
- Simandou - Diéké[1] - exploration company is Rio. [10]
- Kalia, Guinea [11] - Exploration company is Bellzone. [12]
- Matakong - proposed port
- Forecariah - proposed port
- Mifergui-Nimba-Nzérékoré iron and steel project [13]
Liberia
Libya
Mauritania
- 10 mm tpy
- Société Nationale Industrielle et Minière (SNIM)
Morocco
- domestic consumption
Niger
Nigeria
Senegal
- Miferso Company, exploring in Faleme; a Kumba Resources project [17]
Sierra Leone
South Africa
- ~ 38 mm tpy, world's 8th largest producer [19]
- 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 [20]
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
- ^ http://www.otal.com/congo/index.htm
- ^ * Reuters
- ^ China to double aid to Africa in three years’ time
- ^ Mines and Communities: China to fund iron ore mining in Gabon
- ^ http://www.mbendi.com/indy/ming/iron/af/ga/p0005.htm
- ^ 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
- ^ Market Watch
- ^ allAfrica.com: Sierra Leone: African Minerals to Boost Bunbuna Hydro (Page 1 of 1)
- ^ http://www.mbendi.co.za/indy/ming/iron/af/sa/p0005.htm
- ^ Tunisia Iron Ore Production by Year (Thousand metric tons)
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