HPX to Buy 650 Million Tons Iron Ore Mines in Liberia

The St. John River iron ore licenses in central Liberia, previously held by BHP, encompass a combined total area of almost 250 km2, giving HPX a significant presence in Liberia, complementing its Nimba Lola iron ore project in Guinea.

Acquisition of Operations in Liberia

HPX to acquire highly prospective iron ore licenses in Liberia and multi user port facilities at Monrovia St John River licenses previously owned by BHP and cover combined area of almost 250 km 2 adjacent to the existing Yekapa-Buchanan Rail Corridor. Historical mapping work by USGS demonstrate significant showings of Banded Iron Formations …

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The mining sector of Liberia: current practices and …

Liberia is endowed with an impressive stock of mineral reserves and has traditionally relied on mining, namely iron ore, gold, and diamonds, as a major source of income. The recent growth in the mining sector has the potential to contribute significantly to employment, income generation, and infrastructure development. However, the …

Guinea and Liberia iron ore rail projects suffer setbacks

MONROVIA-According to Africa Intelligence website, Guinean President Mamady Doumbouya has ordered a review of the rail and port infrastructure plans associated with the Simandou iron ore project, thereby delaying the start of the railway's construction. It reported that Guinea, which has some of the biggest unexploited iron …

ArcelorMittal signs landmark agreement with Government of Liberia …

10 September 2021, 17:00 CET The Government of the Republic of Liberia and ArcelorMittal ('the Company'), the world's leading steel company, today signed an amendment to the Mineral ...

ArcelorMittal's Phase II Expansion A partnership

MONROVIA: As normal live continues in towns and villages around iron ore rich mountains, the Phase II Expansion Project of ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) seen as a signature project at current unfolds, bringing to light a testament to a partnership rooted in contribution and shared impact in the face of rhythmic hum of progress that echoes in …

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The National Iron Ore Rehabilitation (NIOC) Project in Liberia was implemented. The Bank assisted NIOC in all aspects of project preparation, including technical aspects, .

Liberia: President Boakai Threatens Closure of Western …

The company's holds exploration and mining licenses for several iron ore deposits in Liberia and its key projects the Bomi Hills Iron Ore Project: One of Western Cluster's main projects, located in Bomi County where it's carrying out exploration and feasibility studies. It also has the Mano River Iron Ore Project which is situated in ...

Liberia's Iron Ore Boom: How Baowu Resources' …

Liberia, a small West African nation, is witnessing a surge in iron ore exports, thanks to a landmark project by Baowu Resources, the world's largest steel producer.

ArcelorMittal to triple iron ore production in Liberia

The steel and mining company first signed a 25-year deal with Liberia in 2005 and shipped the first iron ore from its Yekepa mine in 2011. It had been aiming to expand output to 15 million tonnes ...

Nimba Iron Ore | World Bank Group Guarantees | MIGA

The studies will also include the assessment of options for the evacuation of the iron ore either through Guinean rail and port infrastructure or through neighboring Liberia. The proposed Nimba Iron Ore Mine is located in an enclave adjacent to a World Heritage Site (WHS) and UN Biosphere Reserve, in a concession area where …

Iron ore production in Liberia and major projects

According to GlobalData, Liberia is the world's thirteenth-largest producer of iron ore in 2023, with output up by 2% on 2022. Over the five years to 2022, production from Liberia decreased by a CAGR of 0.87% and is expected to rise by a CAGR of 0.05% between 2023 and 2027.

Ivanhoe Liberia Launches Website for the Nimba Iron Ore …

MONROVIA, REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA, 5th October 2021 – Ivanhoe Liberia Limited is pleased to announce the launch of its website – – explaining …

Liberia: The Danger of Western Cluster Trucking Iron Ore …

On June 8, 2022, Western Cluster Liberia (WCL) broke grounds to begin iron ore mining in Bomi Hill, Bomi County. The project is a 25-year Mineral Development Agreement (MDA) signed between the Government of Liberia and the company in 2011. Opinion by Roland Perry, Contributing Writer The WCL project consists of three iron ore …

Vedanta invests $90 million to control a billion tonnes of Liberia iron

Sesa Goa, a subsidiary of Vedanta Resources, on Saturday said it will buy 51% stake in an iron ore making firm in Liberia for $90 million in an all-cash deal. Located in Western part of Liberia ...

ArcelorMittal to invest $800m in iron ore expansion project …

ArcelorMittal has announced plans to invest nearly $800m in a brownfield expansion project in Liberia to significantly ramp up production of iron ore to 15 million …

Prosperity or Plunder: The Case of Liberia Western …

After the termination of Delta Delta Mining Consolidated from the Western Cluster iron ore project bid, the United Kingdom-based Sable Mining bought a 36.5 percent stake in Delta Mining Consolidated in …

ArcelorMittal to expand iron ore mining and …

With the MDA amendment coming into effect, ArcelorMittal Liberia will significantly ramp up production of premium iron ore, generating significant new jobs and wider economic benefits for Liberia, it said.

AM confirms Liberia iron ore expansion to 15 million mt/year …

ArcelorMittal and the Republic of Liberia have signed an accord that will allow the steelmaker boost its logistics capability and ramp up its iron ore production in …

Liberia: Government of Liberia Restores Western Cluster …

The company's holds exploration and mining licenses for several iron ore deposits in Liberia and its key projects the Bomi Hills Iron Ore Project: One of Western Cluster's main projects, located in Bomi County where it's carrying out exploration and feasibility studies. It also has the Mano River Iron Ore Project which is situated in ...

Mining and Minerals in Liberia | NIC

Revenues from iron ore accounted for nearly half of the country's earnings prior to 1990. Since 2006 to date, the sector has attracted billions of dollars in investments from key players including ArcelorMittal, Bea Mountain, China Union, Liberty Gold, Hummingbird Resources, MNG Gold Liberia, Putu Iron Ore, amongst others. There are still ...

ArcelorMittal formally commences iron ore production in Liberia

ArcelorMittal, the world's largest steel and mining company, today commenced commercial iron ore production from its mining operations in Liberia. ... through projects including the reconstruction of a 240 km railway, port, hospital and school facilities – developments that will serve local communities as well as enabling the iron ore mining ...

Nimba South and Gibi Mountain Iron Ore

Sarmin Metals Ltd (SML) is pleased to report conclusion of a shareholder agreement with West26 Pte Ltd, a Singapore-registered mining company, to develop through its wholly owned subsidiaries Westcrest …

Simandou, Nimba and Zogota: the long and …

The Anglo-Australian giant Rio Tinto and Winning Consortium Simandou are finally seeking to coordinate their respective projects at the Simandou iron ore site. These discussions have been …

BHP Billiton Committed To Projects In Liberia

Since 2005, the company has invested over US$50 million in Liberia. BHP Billiton has sponsored over 100 projects and events on a national and community level including most recently the Liberia National Football Team for their game against Zimbabwe, and the rehabilitation of three historic Palava Huts in Sanniquellie as part of …

ArcelorMittal to triple iron ore production in Liberia

The steel and mining company first signed a 25-year deal with Liberia in 2005 and shipped the first iron-ore from its Yekepa mine in 2011. It had been aiming to expand output to 15-million tonnes ...

Jonah Capital, Kumba Join Race To Prospect Liberian Iron Ore

Liberia's emerging reputation as an iron-ore rich region has been given another boost as investment holding company Jonah Capital enters into a deal with Anglo-American Plc. group member Kumba Iron Ore Limited.. The deal involves the joint-venture pumping $1.5 million into developing exploration projects at two sites in Liberia over …

Baowu's Bomi mine in Liberia ships first iron ore to China

The bulk carrier fully loaded with 46,000 tonnes of iron ore products from Bomi mine is expected to arrive at Chinese ports next February, the post said. The Bomi project, as the first successfully developed iron ore project controlled by Baowu Resources with sales through maritime transportation, has a positive

Liberia closes China Union's Bong Mines for violations, …

Liberia's Environmental Protection Agency shut down on Wednesday the operations of China Union's iron-ore Bong Mines for violating several environmental regulations, the regulatory agency said on ...