Marampa
Marampa | |
|---|---|
  Marampa Location in Sierra Leone | |
| Coordinates: 08°41′0″N 12°28′0″W / 8.68333°N 12.46667°W | |
| Country |  Sierra Leone |
| Province | Northern Province |
| Elevation | 243 ft (74 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (GMT) |
Marampa Mines is the site of an hematite iron ore mine based in the town of Lunsar, Port Loko District, Sierra Leone[1].
Railway[edit]
The mine is connected to the port at Port Pepel by an 84 km long 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) gauge railway. This railway is experiencing problems with the theft of its track, and other obstructions.
Mine[edit]
In September 2008, the mine at Marampa was sold to Cape Lambert Iron Ore.[1][2]
In 2012 Cape Lambert Resources decided to sell the mine. In 2013 Cape Lambert requested a mining license for the mine. At the moment (August 2014) the mine is still available for sale.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,,24284426-5005200,00.html [dead link]
- ^ "Cape Lambert to take iron ore stake - Breaking News - Business - Breaking News". Archived from the original on 2008-09-05. Retrieved 2008-09-05.
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