Tag: madagascar
Sumitomo resumes production at Ambatovy nickel project
Despite an almost 600M USD loss, Sumitomo is gradually resuming production at the Ambatovy nickel and cobalt mine.
WISCO to commence drilling in Madagascar
Wuhan Iron & Steel Co (WISCO) intends to begin exploratory drilling for iron ore in Madagascar's Soalala region by the end of May 2011. WISCO Madagascar, one of several firms eager to develop the Indian Ocean Island’s mineral resources, paid USD 100 million for exploration permits in 2010. The construction phase will last four years and the actual operation should commence in five years.
Converters to Madagascar
Metso ND Engineering has shipped two converters, each weighing 395tns and as tall as an 8 storey building, from Durban harbor to Tamatave in Madagascar.
Madagascar project on track
Rio Tinto's new ilmenite project in Madagascar is on track to produce by the end of this year.
