Iron ore in Africa

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

Angola

  • deposits in Kassala-Kitungo, Cassinga, Chamuatete

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

Cote d'Ivoire

  • deposits in Mount Nimba, Mount Kalayo

Gabon

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

Ghana

  • Yendi

Guinea

  • Simandou - Diéké2

Liberia

  • Mifergui iron and steel project

Mauritania

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

Morocco

  • domestic consumption

Nigeria

  • Iron Ore Mining Company in Itakpe

Senegal

  • Miferso Company, exploring in Faleme; a Kumba Resources project 3

South Africa

  • ~ 38 mm tpy, world's 8th largest producer 4
  • Kumba Resources - many locations
  • Assmang (company) in Beeshoek, South Africa
  • Highveld Steel and Vanadium Company in Mapochs, South Africa

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)

See also

  • Aluminium in Africa
  • Platinum in Africa
  • Titanium in Africa