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With China all over Guinean bauxite and iron ore, investors target Sierra Leone

Congestion around Guinea's mines and fears of political unrest have prompted certain companies to explore neighbouring Sierra Leone, whose resources are as yet largely undeveloped. [...] (704 words)

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Canadian and Icelandic funds continue to target African bauxite

Deal-broker Hamidé Sako hopes coup leaders will get TBEA to pay up

A second bauxite mine ready for production?

Government to flaunt mineral wealth in London, Dubai, and Moscow

Accra hopes to capitalise on Conakry's mining success

Conakry, Monrovia teams to resume talks on iron exports via Liberia rail line

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Monaco Resources runs into conflict with its Garafiri bauxite partners

Chinese Bauxites-Kimbo pays for its delusions of grandeur over port construction

South Africa's Ronnie Ntuli challenges Chinese monopoly on mining railway

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Odhav steps up the hunt for iron around Simandou

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