some questions on bau, page-9

Here is a similar operation by HELALIN S.A. in Republic of Guinea.

http://helalinsa.com/poroject%20information.htm
http://helalinsa.com/Main%20Technical%20and%20Financial%20Features%20&%20Advantages4.htm

A few key extracts:

"Project Owner: HELALIN S.A., a company incorporated under the laws of Republic of Guinea and established to develop the bauxite and other mineral resources of a 2,003 square km area surrounded by Kindia, Fria and Telemele cities the concession of which for exploration & exploitation has been granted by the Ministry of Mines & Geology of Guinea to HELALIN S. A. "


"Bauxite Mineralogy: Gibbsite bauxite ore suitable to be treated to alumina through Bayer Process;

Mine Capacity: 3,000,000 tpy bauxite in the first Phase, and 7,000,000 tpy in the second phase

Plant Capacity: 1,200,000 tons Smelter Grade Alumina (SGA);"

"Anticipated Capital Investment:

· Phase 1: US$ 10,000,000 for exploration works and conducting a Bankable Feasibility Study on development of a bauxite mining operation with an annual capacity of 3,000,000 to 7,000,000 tpy.

· Phase 2: US$ 70,000,000 for developing a bauxite mining operation (Bridge Project) with an annual capacity of 3,000,000 tpy, construction of a 30-40 km transportation mean to connect mine to Friguia railway, improving required loading and unloading equipment, infrastructure and port facilities for exporting bauxite."