Iron ore in Africa

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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.

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[edit] Algeria

  • 2.3 mm tpy
  • Entreprise Nationale du Fer et du Phosphate
  • Mahavir Shree International

[edit] Angola

[edit] Cameroon

[edit] Cote d'Ivoire

[edit] Gabon

  • Bélinga - possible iron ore mine, with enhanced port and railway extension.

[edit] Guinea

[edit] Liberia

  • Mifergui iron and steel project

[edit] Mauritania

  • 10 mm tpy
  • Société Nationale Industrielle et Minière (SNIM)

[edit] Morocco

  • domestic consumption

[edit] Nigeria

  • Iron Ore Mining Company in Itakpe

[edit] Senegal

[edit] South Africa

  • ~ 38 mm tpy, world's 8th largest producer [2]
  • Kumba Resources - many locations
  • Assmang (company) in Beeshoek, South Africa
  • Highveld Steel and Vanadium Company in Mapochs, South Africa

[edit] Tunisia

[edit] Uganda

[edit] Zimbabwe

  • domestic consumption
  • Zimbabwe Iron and Steel Company (ZISCO)

[edit] See also

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