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SIERRA LEONE

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

After presenting the findings of a two-year study of the country's mining resources in Freetown, the Sierra Leone government now wants to tout this potential to the world's investors. [...] (263 words)

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World Bank's IFC backs Freetown's quest for mining transparency

Freetown aims to break DRC's grip on China phone sector

Mysterious mining firm FG Gold sows political discord in Freetown

Gerald Group and Sierra Leone battle it out over Marampa at ICC

Freetown temporarily abandons 100 MW power plant for less ambitious ventures

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

Beny Steinmetz's former right-hand man moves forward with Van Rooyen dynasty on Meya diamond mine

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