Itakpe mine explained

Itakpe mine
Pushpin Map:Nigeria
State/Province:Kogi State
Country:Nigeria
Products:Iron ore
Opening Year:2012

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nigeria sees first iron ore output in 2012. 2011. vanguardngr.com. 2013-06-12.