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Belinga Iron Ore project, Gabon

28th April 2023

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

     

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Name of the Project
Belinga Iron Ore project.

Location
North-east Gabon.

Project Owner/s
Fortescue Metals Group, through its incorporated joint venture company Ivindo Iron. Under the Gabon Mining Code, the Gabon government will have a 10% free carry interest in Ivindo Iron.

Project Description
The project includes the early development for the production of up to two-million tonnes a year of iron-ore, while studies are advancing the potential designs of a large-scale development.

The development involves conventional openpit mining methods to produce the ore, which will be trucked and railed over existing roads and rail infrastructure.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Net Present Value/Internal Rate of Return
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
The capital estimate for the early-stage mining development is $200-million.

Planned Start/End Date
Mining is planned to start in the second half of 2023, with investment to take place over 2023/24.

Latest Developments
None stated.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Fortescue Metals Group, tel +61 8 6218 8888.

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Magazine Managing Editor

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