National Diamond Mining Company | Sierra Leonean …

The National Diamond Mining Company (Diminco) also mined diamonds until 1995. Mining methods range from mechanical grab lines with washing and separator plants to crude hand …

Kingho Mining starts full-scale operation in Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 7 March 2021: In what has been a move that is geared towards revamping the economy of Sierra Leone, Kingho Mining Company Limited has confirmed that its mines in Tonkolili and the railway and port of its co-subsidiary in Pepel Town, have started full-scale operation yesterday, Saturday 6th March 2021.

Mining-induced displacement and resettlement: The case of rutile mining

This study examines mining-induced displacement and resettlement (MIDR) in rutile mining communities in Sierra Leone, drawing from mining and resettlement literature and utilizing political ecology and the impoverishment risk and reconstruction (IRR) model. ... The mining company and the national government wielded considerable power in ...

SIERRA LEONE GOVERNMENT

Leone acquired 51% shares in the company and SLST retained 49%. The Sierra Leone Development Company (DELCO) started production of iron ore in the Marampa mines but …

NMA BOARD AND...

In continuation of their visits to large scale mining companies in Sierra Leone, the NMA Board of Directors, headed by the Chairman, Hadji Dabo, and Management Team headed by the Director General, Julius Mattai, visited large-scale mining companies in Kono, …

ASSESSING THE CHALLENGES OF DIAMOND MINING …

Fig 1. Sierra Leone GDP 13 Fig 2. Map of mining locations in Sierra Leone 23 Fig 3. Comparison of mining revenue streams between 2011 and 2013 35 Fig 4. Minerals export values in 2014 and 2015 36 List of Tables: Table 1. GGDO (1998-2006) …

ASSESSMENT OF THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACT OF …

NDMC: National Diamond Mining Company NRA: National Revenue Authority PRA: Participatory Rural Approach ... Mining started in Sierra Leone in the 1920s and artisanal mining was key due to its low-cost nature and lack of advanced technology at the time. This made a lot of young people including

Sierra Leone Opens First Iron Rod Factory

Odhav Company also operates in neighbouring Guinea where they own a steel factory and an iron ore mining site. The company produces 200,000 metric tons of steel every year at their Dubreka factory located just outside the …

Sierra Leone

The National Diamond Mining Company (Diminco) also mined diamonds until 1995. Mining. Sierra Leone - Resources, Power, Economy: Mineral resources are fairly well distributed and include diamonds, chromite, and reserves of rutile (titanium dioxide) that are among the world's largest. ... The Sierra Leone Ore and Metal Company (Sieromco) began ...

Kingho's vision is to build an internationally respected iron ore

Mr Zhao made this disclosure during the official opening ceremony by Kingho Mining Company of the New Tonkolili Iron Ore Mining Project at the mining site in Ferengbeya Village, Tonkolili District, Northern Province of the Republic of Sierra Leone. ... profound and transformative impact on the national economy as was in the recent glory past ...

Sierra Leone

In Sierra Leone, mineral licenses are available for five types of rights: reconnaissance, exploration, artisanal, small-scale mining, and large-scale mining - with …

War, Business as Usual: The Global Scramble for Sierra Leone …

The Sierra Leone government in 1971 subsequently formed the National Diamond Mining Company (NDMC). This was a way to nationalize the SLST. The newly formed NDMC took over 51% of the SLST's shares, and the SLST retained the remaining 49% of its shares.

Artisanal mining policy for sierra leone

development projects and many more. In furtherance of these reforms, a new Sierra Leone Minerals Policy 2019 has been prepared to replace the Core Minerals Policy of 2003. Whereas the Sierra Leone Minerals Policy remains the primary mining policy for Sierra Leone, the preparation of an artisanal mining policy as a separate policy is

MEYA MINING RECOVERS A 391 CARAT DIAMOND

Freetown, 26th August 2024. The Ministry of Mines and Mineral Resources and the National Minerals Agency are delighted to announce the recovery of a 391.45-carat diamond from the Meya Mine in Kono District, Eastern Sierra Leone. The diamond, which was recovered on Tuesday, 20 August 2024, is the second exceptional diamond mined and recovered from […]

SIERRA LEONE GOVERNMENT

Minerals Policy. And third, Sierra Leone's commitment to the African Mining Vision (AMV) adopted by all African Heads of States in 2009. The country's long-term development and transformation goals announced in the NEW DIRECTION manifesto are consistent with the AMV. Given that minerals are non-renewable resources, the goal for Sierra Leone ...

Parliament of Sierra Leone ratifies Marampa Mines' large-scale mining

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 17 December 2021: Marampa Mines Limited has announced the ratification of its Large-Scale Mining Agreement by Sierra Leone's Parliament yesterday, and the final payment of US$10 million by the company to the Government of Sierra Leone. This is what Marampa Mines Limited said today in a statement:

SLEITI | Overview of the Extractive Industries in Sierra Leone

The Government of Sierra Leone set up the National Minerals Agency under the Ministry of Mines and Mineral Resources in 2012 with a mandate to implement clear policies and regulations, enhance transparency and accountability and ensure mineral resources support economic and social development. ... In 2005, the London Mining Company (LMC) took ...

Sierra Leone Leading Mining & Export Company For Minerals

Limited (AMML) Company Sierra Leone. About us Explore. Our Strategy and Investment Approach. A comprehensive and disciplined structure forms the foundation of our strategy and investment methodology, which is focused on properly managing risk and attaining long-term financial objectives. Commitment to comprehending our clients' goals, risk ...

Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone has a substantial mining sector, primarily driven by the large-scale production of iron ore, diamonds, rutile and bauxite. It also hosts small-scale and artisanal …

List of Mining Companies in Sierra Leone

Gold, bauxite, rutile, and iron ore are also mined in Sierra Leone. These resources attract both local and international mining companies. Their operations significantly contribute to the …

Careers – Marampamines

We are focused on making Marampa Mines, the Sierra Leone leader in sustainability, and our Marampa Blue TM 65% Fe iron ore product a recognised brand in the iron ore sector. MML believes that a diverse team allows us to foster better workplace skills, talent, team-working and knowledge sharing, bringing broader views and leading to better ...

Sierra Leone's National Minerals Agency …

Sierra Leone's National Minerals Agency launches mineral resources GeoData ... adding that the data would not only support the mining sector, but help other areas necessary for national development. ... avoiding …

Chinese mining company accused of 'ruining' Sierra Leone …

The arrival of a foreign mining company in Kono, a diamond-rich district in the east of Sierra Leone, had a devastating impact on the local community – and their attempts to seek justice have ...

NATURAL RESOURCES

Sierra Leone is a resource-rich country with significant deposits of iron ore, diamonds, bauxite, rutile and gold, as outlined in the Sierra Leone at a Glance section. In 2013, before the drop in commodity prices and the outbreak of Ebola, mining revenues (including licensing fees, signature bonuses, royalties, income tax, customs duties and other non-tax mining revenues) accounted …

Job Vacancies at Reputable Mining Company

A Reputable Mining Company is recruiting to fill the following positions: 1.) ... Superintendent is responsible for the full compliance of the company with the environmental requirements of Sierra Leone Legislation and best practices, such as World Bank/IFC Performance Standards. ... color, religion, national origin, tribe, gender or age. Women ...

NATURAL RESOURCES

According to the MTNDP, one of Sierra Leone's targets is to increase the share of the mining sector's contribution to GDP to 20% by 2023. The GoSL has made reviewing the mining sector …

Marampamines – Gerald Group – Sierra Leone

Our project aims to build a resilient and long-life iron ore mine in Sierra Leone by significantly expanding iron ore operations and integrating mining, processing, and rail and port logistics. MML's specially designed processing plant takes …

Duplicity and Destitution: How Sierra Leone's …

For mining to commence, supporters must first purchase a license from the National Mining Agency (NMA). If land is owned communally, they must also negotiate and obtain approval from the local tribal chief. NMA officials pay …

Ministry of Mines Responds to Reports of Alleged Lithium …

The MMMR clarified that there is no mining company by the name of Elektros operating in Sierra Leone. Additionally, the ministry confirmed that Elektros has neither applied for nor received a mining license in the country. As such, the claims of lithium exports made in the media are deemed fraudulent.

Live event: Unpacking Sierra Leone's mineral potential

In 2020, mining operations also re-started in Tonkolili District by Dayu Mining Company Ltd and Kingho Mining Company Ltd. The number of large-scale mining companies has increased from six in April 2018 to 13 in April 2021. This includes operations in Moyamba and Bonthe Districts by Sierra Minerals Holdings Ltd and Sierra Rutile (Iluka) Ltd.