Aug 10 2016· Alluvial diamond mining remains the major source of Sierra Leone s hard currency earnings accounting for nearly half of the country s exports Sierra Leone is renowned for the quality of …
Gold mining has been a relatively small industry in Sierra Leone compared to diamonds or iron ore but is growing with companies such as Dayu which says it has the biggest underground gold mine
developments in the mining sector in Sierra Leone and situates the mineral sector at the heart of achieving Sierra Leone s long-term vision for sustainable growth and transformational development Three distinct events make the enunciation of a comprehensive Minerals Policy a matter of urgency
Sierra Leone iron ore mining company gives notice to employees Sierra Leone Telegraph 20 September 2019 After weeks of uncertainty following the Sierra Leone government s decision to ban the exporting of iron ore by Sierra Leone Mining Ltd the company says that despite an international court order for the …
Complete List of Claims Mineral Properties Deposits Mining Projects For Sale in Sierra Leone Lease Option Joint Venture Available
Blood Diamonds The Conflict in Sierra Leone History of Diamonds The name diamond comes from the Greek word adamas meaning unconquerable Fittingly diamonds are made of pure carbon and diamonds are the hardest natural substance known to man 1 Diamonds have long been a sign of wealth and fortune
Sierra Leone has a reputation for being open and democratic but on the issue of human rights and mining few have spoken out The brave Sallu Conteh was one of the few who did
During the past six years the United Nations and Sierra Leone s government has stepped in and made several beneficial plans to improve the diamond mining issue One of the first movements towards a brighter Sierra Leonean future was in 1999 During the year of 1999 the United Nations set out on a mission in Sierra Leone to enforce legal
SIERRA LEONE MINING REGULATIONS GENERAL Sierra Leone officially the Republic of Sierra Leone is located in West Africa bordered by Guinea to the north and east Liberia to the south-east and the Atlantic Ocean to the south and west
LONDON MINING DESTROYING SIERRA LEONE S ECONOMY Reference to the above we write on behalf of the ordinary people of Sierra Leone to draw public attention to attempts by London Mining Company Limited and the French company Bollore to undermine the …
During the past six years the United Nations and Sierra Leone s government has stepped in and made several beneficial plans to improve the diamond mining issue One of the first movements towards a brighter Sierra Leonean future was in 1999 During the year of 1999 the United Nations set out on a mission in Sierra Leone to enforce legal
Kabala Region - Northern Sierra Leone Description A fully working gold mine using local methods It is currently producing 9-12gms per ton of earth The location is motorable but remote History This area was originally mined by the Maroc Mining company who ceased mining 1939 at the start of WW2 as gold was not seen to contribute to the war
I first met Sallu Conteh in July 2012 while doing research in northern Sierra Leone on the impact that the mining company African Minerals Limited AML was having on residents and workers AML is a British-based iron ore firm which began its operations in the country
Sierra Leone Mining Energy SLME Expo 1-3 April 2020 is a mining energy event in Sierra Leone supported by the Govt Ministry National Minerals Agency
The Geological Survey Division undertakes the geological mapping of Sierra Leone prospecting and exploration operations the collection compilation publication and dissemination of data and information concerning the geology and mineral resources of the country The Geological Survey also advises Government on all matters of geological nature
Sierra Leone s production of bauxite an aluminium ore is around one percent of the total global production Deposits occur between Moyamba and Mano on the Freetown Peninsular at Krim-Kpaka in the Pujehun District southern Sierra Leone in north on the road from Falaba to Waia at Kamakwie and Makumre Sierra Minerals Holdings is the only company mining bauxite in the country and the
Sierra Leone Telegraph 15 August 2019 The government of president Julius Maada Bio is warning mining companies not to expect business as usual where due diligence accountability and fiduciary responsibility are saced by those in power for contract kickbacks This stern warning comes as the government continues to review all mining contracts in the country…
The website of a foreign-owned diamond mining company in Sierra Leone states Our Diamonds Doing Good Follow our progress as we demonstrate that responsible and sustainable diamond mining can - and will - elevate and empower the people the economy and the country of Sierra Leone
The Ministry of Mineral Resources MMR Sierra Leone is located on the 5th Floor Youyi Building Brookfields Freetown Sierra Leone Further to this the MMR Geological Surveys Department can be found at the New England estate also in Freetown The Ministry also supports a network of Regional Office in Makeni Bo Kenema and Kono each headed by a Government Mines Engineer
Our diamonds doing good Welcome to Koidu Limited Come with us on a guided tour of our diamond exploration and mining operations in Sierra Leone Meet our people at work and in our community and follow our progress as we demonstrate that responsible and sustainable diamond mining can - and will - elevate and empower the people the economy and the country of Sierra Leone
Feb 20 2019· SL Mining is a good economic development that should receive maximum support said Mr Ajilore IFC Sierra Leone adding It sends the right signal to foreign direct investors that it is back to business in Sierra Leone SL Mining needs a supportive business environment to meet its objectives including access to the African Rail and
Short title No 12 2009 Sierra Leone The Mines and Minerals Act 2009 Being an Act to consolidate and amend the law on mines and minerals to promote local and foreign investment in the mining
May 23 2018· Diamond mining remains one of Sierra Leone s most lucrative export industries with annual production of up to US$250m But due to poor governance and widespread corruption only a …
May 25 2018· FREETOWN May 25 Reuters - Sierra Leone s new president will follow through with campaign promises to review mining contracts and consider changes to …
Chinese Company Dupes African Minerals … Killing Sierra s Leone Economy One of Sierra Leone s most successful and biggest mining company with stakes in the Port Loko District Bombali and Tonkolili Districts is on the verge of collapse with thousands of Sierra Leoneans probably going out of employment if Shandong Iron Ore Mining a China based company continues to hold on to money
May 20 2015· Overview of Sierra Leone s mining sector Sierra Leone is a resource-rich country unfortunately known for its conflict or blood diamonds used by …
African Minerals Limited which began mining diamonds in Sierra Leone in 1996 built its Tonkolili mine on what is regarded as one of the largest deposits of magnetite in Africa a type of iron
Global Companies ›› List of Companies in Sierra Leone Browse by Countries Soleman At Gold Co Ltd gold glitter Address 71 Berwick street Freetown Freetown 00232 Sierra Leone Africa Mining Company Sl Lmt gold diamond scrap metal Address 26 wilkinson road freetown wester africa 0023222 Sierra Leone
SL Mining Limited engages in sustainable and responsible iron ore mining in the Port Loko District of the northern province of Sierra Leone We undertake exploration development and production of iron ore concentrate with an aim to produce among the highest grade iron ore concentrate in the world
Dec 18 2018· Diamond Mining in Sierra Leone Data Paul Zimnisky Roy Maconachie In March 2017 one of the five diggers working for Momoh found a 709-carat rough diamond To …