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Hon. A Kpandel FayiaHon. A Kpandel Fayia
Deputy Minister for Planning and ResearchDeputy Minister for Planning and Research
MINISTRY OF LANDS, MINES & ENERGYMINISTRY OF LANDS, MINES & ENERGY
REPUBLIC OF LIBERIAREPUBLIC OF LIBERIA
INVESTMENT AND MINING INVESTMENT AND MINING OPPORTUNITIESOPPORTUNITIES
LIBERIALIBERIALone Star of Africa
INDABA 2006INDABA 2006
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IntroductionIntroduction
Introduction
• Small country on West African coast (111,000 km2)
• Independent republic since 1847
• Rich in natural resources; Iron Ore, Diamonds, Gold, Bauxite
• Highly prospective and under explored
• Investment highly encouraged
• A Democratically elected Government of Liberia now in place
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GeographyGeography
Introduction
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M A P O F LIBER IA
Borders Republics of Sierra Leone, Guinea and Cote d’Ivoire
Tropical, humid climate, rainy season from July to September
Annual rainfall between 200-380cm
Dense secondary forest, residual laterite and detrital material
Numerous streams and rivers
Coastal plains to plateau, low mountains in NE to 1,380m
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Geological OverviewGeological Overview• Crystalline rocks of Precambrian age
• Western half of country typically of Archean age
• Eastern half, lenses of Proterozoic greenstone belts occur surrounded by rocks of probable Archean age
• Rocks of Pan African age extend northwesterly along most of the Liberian coastline from the Cestos shear zone
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Investment OpportunitiesInvestment Opportunities• Security is assured with the presence of multi-national UN peace
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• Numerous mineral occurrences being mined by artisans
• Investment and mining laws are globally competitive- 100% repatriation of profits
- No currency exchange restrictions
• New mines expected in gold, diamonds and Iron Ore
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Mineral OccurrencesMineral Occurrences
• Minerals of economic significance are widespread
•Diamond trends in the NE and W of the country worth investing
•Several kimberlites discovered in the western within the diamond trend
•Widespread occurrences of gold suggests high prospectivity
•Most ridges are capped with iron formation (BIFs)
•More are yet to be found
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Liberia’s Mineral PotentialLiberia’s Mineral Potential• 30% contribution to GDP
• 70s-80s worlds 5th exporter of iron ore
• Challenge of restoring mining industry largely inactive since civil war in 1989
• Previous and current exploration have revealed the vast mineral potential
MINERAL RESOURCESMINERAL RESOURCES
IRON OREIRON ORE
GOLDGOLD
DIAMONDDIAMOND
OTHER MINERALSOTHER MINERALS
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Iron Ore Iron Ore • Widespread occurrences
• 1951-1985 >613 Mt of ore mined
• Estimated >3,443 Mt reserves
• Liberia was #1 producer in Africa
Courtesy of E.O.Sherman, 2004
Courtesy of E.O.Sherman, 2004
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DEPOSIT LOCATION COMPANY RESERVE(Million) Tons
ORE GRADE% Fe
TYPE OF ORE CURRENT STATUS
Mt. Nimba
342Km ENE of Monrovia
LAMCOLIMINCO(1989-PRESENT)
417 65-6959.152.2
Nimba –HematiteWestern Area –Magnetite
MDA to MITTAL STEEL
Bomi Hills
80Km NW of Monrovia
Liberian Mining CO. (LMC)
45 68 Magnetite Exploration Permit to BHP
Mano River
Mano River Hills,Near Sierra Leone Border
National Iron Ore Co.(NICO)
136 51.4 Limonitic OPEN TO NEGOTIATION
Bong Mine
80Km NE of Monrovia
DELIMCOBong Mining Co (BMC)
290 35-45 Magnetite OPEN TO NEGOTIATION
Putu Range
Grand Gedeh County,ESE of Monrovia
BMC 455 45 Itabirite Exploration Permit to MARIO
Bea Mt Grand Cape Mount County
LMC 382 35-45 Magnetite, Hematite,Goethite
OPEN TO NEGOTIATION
WologiziRange
Lofa County LISCO 1000 35-40 Hematite Exploration Permit to BHP
Goe Fantro
60Km NE Of Monrovia
LAMCO (LIMINCO) NA 35-40 Hematite Exploration permit to BHP
Estimated Reserves and Current StatusEstimated Reserves and Current Status
Mining Sector Overview, prepared for INDABA 2005 9
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Iron Ore Exports 1951-1983Iron Ore Exports 1951-1983
• 426 Mt of iron ore were exported over this period
• Approximately 0.17 Mt of ore were exported in 1951 by LMC
• Highest export of 14.7 Mt in 1972 by LAMCO
• Total of 29 Mt exported in 1972
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Iron Ore DepositIron Ore Deposit
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• Mining stopped 15 years ago due to civil conflict
• Mittal Steel to rehabilitate the mine and the railway
• Major Iron ore mine on the horizon
• Bong Mines, and former NIOC mines are available for investment
Courtesy of E.O.Sherman, 2004
Courtesy of E.O.Sherman, 2004
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Diamond PotentialDiamond Potential• Alluvial diamonds mined widely in Northern, Central and Western Liberia
• Highly prospective Archaean craton• Kimberlite dykes and pipes suggest primary source• Continuous discoveries of diamondiferous kimberlites by Mano River
Resources• Recent discovery of a Kimberlite by DFI• Recent discovery of alluvial diamonds by villagers in the South east • Potential areas are still available for further investment
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Gold PotentialGold Potential• Overwhelming prospectivity for major gold deposits
• Strong E-W and WNW shear zones associated with greenstone
• Widespread occurrence of gold workings in all provinces
• “Cestos Shear zone” part of the west African gold fields which hosts Sangura mine (Guinea), Ity mine (Ivory Coast), Syama mine (Mali), etc.
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Gold ProjectsGold Projects
• LARJOR one of the largest potential projects being looked at by Mano
•Weajue Gold project, an advanced project also being evaluated by Mano
•Kokoya Gold Project in Central Liberia – AmLib United Minerals
•Liberian Gold Corporation projects in the Birrimian in the SE of the country
• Workings in most areas extend over 1km strike
• Sheared mafic to ultramafics
•Highly prospective areas are still available for investment
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Other MineralsOther Minerals1. Heavy mineral beach sand deposits containing ilmenite, rutile, zircon and thorium are present in
coastal zones along a 300mile NW-SW coastal stretch as raised beaches up to 20ft high.
2. Bauxite: bauxite occurs in the North and Southeastern parts of the Country. Detailed exploration work needs to be carried out to ascertain the total reserves.
3. Barite: preliminary reserves estimate of 19 veins by Dresser Minerals in 1970 gives a total of 553,150 tons of barite to a depth of 500ft with in the Gibi. Further exploration could expand this.
4. Phosphate: Bambuta phosphate deposit is located in the Clay district in Western Liberia, it has been proven to have high grade phosphate mineralization
5. Manganese: The Mount Dorthrow Manganese deposit is located in Grand Gedeh county, Eastern Liberia. Commercial grade has not yet been established.
6. Kyanite: prospecting and exploration activities have revealed reserves up to 10 million tons of Kyanite bearing rock containing approximately 2.5 Mt in Mt. Montro in Grand Bassa county.
7. Hydrocarbon potential: Information gathered from regional geological and geophysical data revealed that the continental shelf of Liberia can be rated as having fair to good hydrocarbon potential. According to latest NPV studies, Liberia's best potential for petroleum accumulation lies within deep waters.
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LIBERIA AND DIAMOND LIBERIA AND DIAMOND SANCTIONSSANCTIONS
• UN imposed sanctions on Liberia in 2001.
• Government is fulfilling requirements to have the embargo lifted.
• Compliance with the Kimberley Process Certificate Scheme is in progress.
• Mining Cooperatives are being organized for effective and efficient monitoring of diamond production, sales and export.
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LIBERIA AND DIAMOND SANCTIONSLIBERIA AND DIAMOND SANCTIONS
• The concept of “Diamonds for Development (D4D)” will be introduced so that a portion of proceeds from diamond production will be returned to community of origin of diamonds for development purposes.
The UNDP and Government of Liberia are undertaking and developing the D4D program to assist the artisanal miners in Liberia.
• A Regional Mining Conference is being planned to be held in Monrovia in April 2006 to foster regional collaboration and cooperation in the Mano River Countries plus La Cote d’Ivoire.
• Countries and organizations experienced in alluvial diamond production will be invited to the Monrovia Conference.
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SummarySummary
• World Class iron ore deposits
• Greenstone belts hosting significant gold deposits
• New diamondiferous kimberlite pipes being
discovered
• Substantial international support and investor
confidence
• Exceptionally prospective
• A country encouraging investment
Summary
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