Itakpe mine

The Itakpe mine is a large iron mine located in central Nigeria in the Kogi State. Itakpe represents one of the largest iron ore reserves in Nigeria and in the world having estimated reserves of 3 billion tonnes of ore grading 32% iron metal.[1]

Itakpe mine
Location
Kogi State
CountryNigeria
Production
ProductsIron ore
History
Opened2012

References

  1. "Nigeria sees first iron ore output in 2012". vanguardngr.com. 2011. Retrieved 2013-06-12.

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