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.
Algeria 2.3 mm tpy
- Entreprise Nationale du Fer et du Phosphate
- Mahavir Shree International
- deposits in Kassala-Kitungo, Cassinga
- deposits in Mount Nimba, Mount Kalayo
- Mifergui iron and steel project
Mauritania 10 mm tpy
- Société Nationale Industrielle et Minière (SNIM)
Morocco - domestic consumption
- Iron Ore Mining Company in Itakpe
- Miferso Company, exploring in Faleme; a Kumba Resources project
South Africa ~ 38 mm tpy, world's 8th largest producer [1]
- Kumba Resources - many locations
- Assmang (company) in Beeshoek, South Africa
- Highveld Steel and Vanadium Company in Mapochs, South Africa
- Muko deposits in Kabale District, Kisoro District
- Sukulu deposits and Bukusu deposits in Tororo District
Zimbabwe - domestic consumption
- Zimbabwe Iron and Steel Company (ZISCO)
[edit] External links
- MBendi:Mining:Iron Ore
- MBendi:Mining:Iron Ore:South Africa
- Kumba Resources
- Journal: Mining Review Africa
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