Jindal Steel may buy Liberia's largest iron ore mine for $2 bln
New Delhi: Jindal Steel and Power (JSPL) is in talks with Liberia government to acquire the West African country's largest iron ore mine Wologisi in which China has also evinced interest. According to industry sources, the deal could be as big as $2 billion but it has not been finalised yet and final outcome of talks is expected to take a few months.
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Liberia: The Danger of Western Cluster Trucking Iron …
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 …
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Natural Resources of Liberia: Where Natural …
Liberia is rich in natural resources including iron ore, timber, diamonds, gold, and rubber. Where are the iron ore deposits located in Liberia? The iron ore deposits in Liberia are primarily located in the Nimba and Grand Gedeh counties.
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Vedanta starts iron ore mining in Liberia via subsidiary
The ceremony was held at the Bomi iron ore mine on 8 June 2022. Vedanta Iron & Steel sector has ventured into International Iron ore mining operations in Liberia, West Africa through its subsidiary Western Cluster Limited (WCL). WCL is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bloom Fountain ('BFL'), which is in turn a wholly-owned subsidiary of Vedanta.
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LIBERIA'S STRUGGLE AGAINST ILLEGAL MINING AS …
Liberia's mining sector has long been a key contributor to the country's economic development. Rich in natural resources such as iron ore, gold, and diamonds, ... In Lofa …
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Mining: ArcelorMittal Executive Declares 2025 as "The Year of Liberia
ArcelorMittal Executive Declares 2025 as "The Year of Liberia," Highlighting Community and Economic Transformation YEKEPA-Yekepa, Nimba County—Kleber Silva, ArcelorMittal's Global Executive Vice President and CEO of Mining has declared 2025 as "the year of Liberia" as the company accelerates its expansion efforts. During a recent visit to …
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iron ore mining: Vedanta starts iron ore mining in …
Vedanta starts iron ore mining in Liberia a decade after the Ebola epidemic disrupted plans. SECTIONS. Vedanta starts iron ore mining in Liberia a decade after the Ebola epidemic disrupted plans. By . Nehal Chaliawala, ET …
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Liberia Pioneers probe for rare earths and lithium
Liberia is known for diamonds, iron and gold, but now Next Generation Resources has decided to explore for rare earths and lithium there. The firm, whose parent company is …
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Natural Resources of Liberia: Where Natural Resources are …
The iron ore deposits in Liberia are amongst the largest in Africa and have attracted significant investment from international mining companies. Precious Resources: Gold and Diamonds Gold and diamond mining also play a significant role in the country's economy, providing employment opportunities and contributing to government revenue.
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Former Senatorial Candidate Reiterates Calls to Explore Wologizi
Jallah said although all minerals discovered belong to the state as per the constitution of Liberia, all the people of Lofa should demand is a fair share of the value of the iron ore. He said: "What supposed to go to the government should go to revenue and what supposed to stay in Lofa for social development and other activities should remain ...
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Nimba County
Nimba County is a county in the north-central portion of the West African nation of Liberia. One of 15 counties that comprise the first-level of administrative division in the nation, it has six districts. Sanniquellie serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring 11,551 square kilometres (4,460 sq mi), the largest in the nation. As of the 2008 Census, it had a …
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Prosperity or Plunder: The Case of Liberia Western Cluster Iron Ore
Not only was the deal irregular and highly suspicious, but the total $123.5 million Sesa Goa Limited, a subsidiary of Vedanta Resources Plc that acquired Western Cluster Limited paid for one of the largest remaining iron ore deposits in the world, was a fraction of the potential value of the 3 billion tonne reserve, yet, Gesler Murray, the ...
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Discover Grand Gedeh County
Grand Gedeh County, located in the southeastern part of Liberia, is one of Liberia's largest counties. Nimba County borders the county to the west, Sinoe County to the southwest, River Gee County to the southeast, and Cote d'Ivoire to the north. The county is known for its forests and holds the Cavalla River, the longest river in Liberia. One of the Grand Gedeh's best …
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JSPL to acquire iron ore mine in Liberia
However, things changed a little after China's ambassador to Liberia, late last month, announced his country's interest in exploiting the Wologisi mine located in Lofa County.
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PRESS RELEASE HPX completes acquisition of St John River iron ore
PRESS RELEASE HPX completes acquisition of St John River iron ore licenses in Liberia and received approval from the Government. St John River licences previously owned by BHP and cover combined area of almost 250 km2 adjacent to the existing Yekapa-Buchanan Rail Corridor. This acquisition marks a significant milestone in increasing the HPX's operating …
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Press Note Ground- Breaking of International Operations Of …
Iron Ore Mining concessions in Liberia namely Bomi, Bea, and Mano in 2011 however, the operations could not be started due to outbreak of Ebola epidemic. The R & R (reclamation and rehabilitation) potential of all the three concessions is currently estimated at 3.8 BnT (billion tonnes) with a possibility
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LIBERIA'S STRUGGLE AGAINST ILLEGAL MINING AS …
Liberia's mining sector has long been a key contributor to the country's economic development. Rich in natural resources such as iron ore, gold, and diamonds, ... Rich in natural resources such as iron ore, gold, and diamonds, Trending Now. ELON MUSK'S DOGE CANCELS $17 MILLION LIBERIA TAX ADVICE PROJECT ... In Lofa County, the use of ...
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Wologisi Iron Prospect In Gbapolu, Liberia | The Diggings™
The Wologisi Iron Prospect is located in Gbapolu, Liberia. Extensive preliminary development work has been conducted at the site, including activities such as surface trenching, adits, …
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Lofa County Agricultural Development Project Liberia
LIBERIA LOFA COUNTY AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS i. The Government of Liberia (GOL) requested IDA and USAID financial assistance for an agricultural development project in Lofa County. The pro-ject was identified by IDA 1/ and prepared by German consultants, Agrar und
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A review of the mineral potential of Liberia
Liberia has large resources of itabirite-type iron ores, most of which are located in the Liberian terrane, and was the largest producer in Africa prior to the onset of civil war in …
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Liberia Pioneers probe for rare earths and lithium
One was for Lofa County in the northwest, another for Nimba County in the north, and the third for River Gee County in the east. ... Liberia Passions run high over future of iron ore industry. In Liberia, everyone is talking about the possibility of the iron ore industry generating billions of dollars in revenues. This hot media topic has ...
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Lofa County: An Overview of Liberia's Most Historic Region
Lofa County is one of Liberia's 15 counties and is located in the northwestern part of the country. It is a region of immense historical significance, having been the birthplace of the nation's first president, William Tubman, and the home of the first Liberian settlement. It is also home to some of the most beautiful and untamed landscapes ...
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BHP Billiton Defaults on Social Funds to Bong County
Liberia: Woman Charged with Murder of 8-Year-Old in Lofa County; Liberia: President Boakai's 2nd Annual Message Faces Harsh Criticism from Allies, Analysts, and Opposition; ... Billiton announced that they had entered into an agreement whereby Cavalla Resources Limited would purchase the entire iron-ore interests of BHP Billiton in Liberia.
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Lofa County awaits President Weah
Home/Liberia news/Politics News/ Lofa County awaits President Weah. ... PRESS RELEASE HPX completes acquisition of St John River iron ore licenses. September 10, 2024. GOVERNMENT OF LIBERIA100-DAY ACTION PLAN ASSESSMENT REPORT ... "Lofa County is not a place that belongs to a particular group of people and some individuals should have in …
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(PDF) A Review of the Mineral Potential of Liberia
The location of selected deposits of metals and industrial minerals in Liberia (deposits of gold, iron ore and diamonds are not shown). ... part of eastern Lofa county. where higher density data ...
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Ore Geology Reviews
Liberia has large resources of itabirite-type iron ores, most of which are located in the Liberian terrane, and was the largest producer in Africa prior to the onset of civil war in 1989. …
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Liberia: Women Enjoying Ancestral Land Rights
JORPOLU, Bong County – In the 1980s and 90s, Annie Wehyee's relatives did not allow her to make a farm on a plot of land in their father's hometown of Dehyipa in the Sanniquellie-Mahn District of Nimba County. Her brothers would root up her crops and say she had a land right. By Matenneh Keita,
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Prosperity or Plunder: The Case of Liberia Western …
The project covers the Mano River iron ore deposit (the former National Iron Ore Company, closed in 1976); the Bomi Hills iron ore deposits (the former Liberia Mining Company, closed in 1985); and the Bea Mountain iron …
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West African Iron: The Economy and Geology of Liberia's Iron Ores
Liberia's ores have content of about 30% to 67% in these banded iron formations: 60% – 60+% iron content, means high-grade ore: hematite. 30% – 40% iron content, means …
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