Durango obtains permitting for limestone in British Columbia
Durango is permitted to produce up to 10,000 tonnes (t) of limestone for the next five years from its property 7.5km south of Terrace Airport. The area covered under the interest includes a 2km-thick metasedimentary sequence that hosts at least six sub-parallel north-to-northeast striking limestone units. The first limestone unit is claimed to ...
Geodata: A Catalyst To Sierra Leone's Growth
By: Zacharia Jalloh Strategic Communications Unit, Ministry of Information and Communications. On Monday 24th May 2021, the President of Sierra Leone, His Excellency Dr Julius Maada Bio, launched the Geodata which was obtained from the 2019 Geophysical Survey that was undertaken by the Government of Sierra Leone with …
Profiling the top four bauxite exporting countries in Africa
In 2018, Sierra Leone experienced a rise of more than 22% in its bauxite exports, with the total volume recorded at 1.99Mt – before falling by 13% in 2019 (Credit: Shutterstock/electra) Better known for its diamonds, Sierra Leone also has a significant bauxite mining operation and exported about 1.73Mt of the ore in 2019 – placing it …
Sierra Leone
The Strategic Environmental and Social Assessment (SESA) of the mining sector in Sierra Leone was undertaken in response to the Government of Sierra …
A Review of Sierra Leone's Mines and Minerals Act
A Review of Sierra Leone's Mines and Minerals Act. With the support of Oxfam, the Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment reviewed select provisions in the Mines and …
List of Mining Companies In Africa 2024 -AFRIKTA
Those natural reserves are multiple including, Aluminum, Bauxite, Cobalt, Copper, Diamond, Gold, Gypsum, Iron, Limestone, Manganese, Nickel and and more. Certainly, the potential for the mining industry in Africa is immense. From exploration to production and distribution, the mining landscape is really promising.
SIERRA LEONE GOVERNMENT MINISTRY OF MINES …
developments in the mining sector in Sierra Leone and situates the mineral sector at the heart of achieving Sierra Leone's long-term vision for sustainable growth and …
Tonkolili Iron Ore Mine, Sierra Leone, West Africa
The Tonkolili iron ore mine was initially developed by UK-based African Minerals (AML) through its subsidiary Tonkolili Iron Ore in Sierra Leone, West Africa. The mining lease for the project was approved in August 2010. In September 2011, the Chinese steel company Shandong Iron & Steel Group acquired a 25% interest in the Tonkolili …
Ten biggest producing surface mines in the Middle
The ROM production at the mine produced was approximately 38.112Mt of ROM in 2020. It had an estimated production of 33.146 mtpa of limestone in 2020. 6. Sishen Mine. The Sishen Mine is an iron ore mining project in Northern Cape, South Africa. The brownfield project is owned by Anglo American Plc and is due to operate until 2039. The mine ...
Ministry of Mines and Mineral Resources – slminerals
I am pleased to welcome you to the updated Website of the Ministry of Mines & Mineral Resources in Sierra Leone, designed to inform stakeholders about the mining and …
Mining in Sierra Leone – working to stand out from the …
After a decade of conflict, Sierra Leone is again emerging as a mining frontier with endless potential – most notably from its infamous diamond resources that were once marred with controversy. A London …
Guinea's top minerals at risk after coup | Reuters
CBG is 51% owned by consortium Halco Mining Inc and 49% owned by the Guinean government. Rio Tinto (RIO.L) and Alcoa Corp (AA.N) each hold 45% of Halco, while Dadco Investments holds the rest.
Marampamines – Gerald Group – Sierra Leone
Our project aims to build a resilient and long-life iron ore mine in Sierra Leone by significantly expanding iron ore operations and integrating mining, processing, and rail and port logistics. MML's specially designed processing plant takes iron ore of around 32% Fe content that is mined and upgraded to produce 65% Fe content, a high-quality ...
A review of the mineral potential of Liberia
The Republic of Liberia is located in West Africa, bordered by Sierra Leone, Guinea, Côte d'Ivoire and to the south-west by the Atlantic Ocean (Fig. 1).With a land area of about 111,000 km 2 and a population of nearly 4.1 million, much of Liberia is sparsely populated, comprising rolling plateaux and low mountains away from a narrow flat …
Sierra Leone's mining sector in focus: 2018 – 2021
In March 2021 there are now eleven large-scale mining companies (mining gold, diamonds, zircon bauxite, iron-ore and rutile) in Sierra Leone. The five new large-scale mining companies in operation are MEYA Mining Company, Wongor Investment Mining Company, Sierra Diamonds Mining Company, Kingho Mining Company and …
International Minerals Statistics and Information
Listed below are chapters from the Minerals Yearbook (Volume III. -- Area Reports: International). These annual reviews are designed to provide timely statistical data on mineral commodities in various countries. Each report includes sections on government policies and programs, environmental issues, trade and production data, industry ...
Sand Mining in Sierra Leone: Who's Benefiting? | Pulitzer Center
Project July 14, 2023 Sand Mining in Sierra Leone: Who's Benefiting? Country: Sierra leone Author: Abdul Samba Brima Grantee Sand is one of the most precious and …
Environmental hazards of limestone mining
Limestone quarries can be above ground or underground, and can cover large areas. Environmental hazards from mining operations depend in part on the location, characteristics and extent of the ...
(PDF) The Geology, Mineral Resources of Sierra Leone and how …
Due to the Civil War that affected Sierra Leone from 1991 to 2002, Sierra Leone's mining resurgence has focused only on restoring closed mines and the exploitation of previously proven reserves.
An Assessment of the Impact of Limestone Mining on Agricultural
Keywords: Mining, Limestone, Land Degradation, Crop Yields. I. INTRODUCTION. Mining generally refers to the extraction or removal of ore from the ground. According to Acheampong (2004), it is the removal of minerals from the earth crust in the service of man. It is the selective recovery of minerals, and materials, other than …
Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable …
Sierra Leone is rich in mineral resources such as, diamonds, bauxite, iron ore, and rutile but; remains as one of the deprived countries in the world. It was even ranked 158th of 169
Sierra Leone | Culture, History, & People | Britannica
Freetown, Sierra Leone. Sierra Leone, country of western Africa. The country owes its name to the 15th-century Portuguese explorer Pedro de Sintra, the first European to sight and map Freetown harbour. …
What Are The Major Natural Resources Of Togo?
There are several phosphate mines in different parts of the country, and the Ministry of Mines and Energy manages all the mining activities in the country. Limestone . Togo also has substantial limestone deposits, and most of the deposits are found just outside Lome, Togo's capital. The limestone is mined from quarries which are excavated ...
Licence Application Process
Small-scale Mining Licence. Maximum Area: 100 hectares (1 square kilometer) Duration: 3years, renewable for another 3years period ... Transforming the Minerals Sector for a Better Sierra Leone. Latest Mining News. MINING. Gold Fields delays start of $1bn Chilean project to April January 2, 2024 Cecilia Jamasmie;
(PDF) The Geology, Mineral Resources of Sierra …
Due to the Civil War that affected Sierra Leone from 1991 to 2002, Sierra Leone's mining resurgence has focused only on restoring …
The Natural Resources Of Sierra Leone
The Natural Resources Of Sierra Leone Beaches in Sierra Leone. Officially known as the Republic of Sierra Leone, Sierra Leone is a country in West Africa. The nation has an area of about 27,699 square miles. About 1.1% of this area is covered by water. ... Mining is one of the most important sectors in Sierra Leone. To show just how …
Environmental governance in Sierra Leone׳s mining sector: A …
Abstract. The paper reflects on why, despite recent advances in the area of environmental governance, environmental and associated social problems continue to proliferate in Sierra Leone׳s mining regions. These issues have yet to be explored in depth, perhaps due to the relative 'newness' of the country׳s Environmental Governance …
Enabling development impact of solar mini-grids through the …
Renewable energy based mini-grids offer a critical solution for universal access to energy in sub-Saharan Africa. We conduct a survey in rural Sierra Leone to measure the perception of local beneficiaries of two solar mini-grid projects vis-à-vis renewable energy potential, community engagement and poverty alleviation.By applying a simple mediation …
Sierra Leone | EITI
According to EITI reporting, minerals accounted for 67% of total exports in 2019, a decrease from 91% in 2016. Sierra Leone is also conducting exploration activities to develop its petroleum sector. Natural resources played a significant role in sustaining conflict during the Sierra Leone Civil War (1991-2002).
Sierra Leone: Enabling Sustainable Livelihoods Through …
Sierra Leone is a country rich in mineral resources, where diamonds are the primary export commodities. But despite vast mineral resources, most people live in poverty (53.8%). The poverty rate is especially high in rural areas (72.2%). Moreover, 10 years of conflict destroyed most of the country's social, economic, and physical structure.