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Les travaux préliminaires s’achèvent avant l'Exploitation du fer de Mbalam
The preliminary work is completed before Operation Iron Mbalam
August 28, 2014 Pierre CHEMETE National - Economy This was the observation made by the Governor of the East during his economic tour of the region that led to the construction site.
Operating project Mbalam iron gradually leaves the forest. The visitor who arrives for the first time on this large site, is immediately struck by the impressive work done by the workers. On site, in fact, employees are not idle. Everyone has the heart to work. This can be seen from the checkpoint three kilometers from the main project site, on the road to Ntam. At this level, the security check is systematic. Must show their credentials to access the site. And once in the enclosure, visitors are greeted by the din of the machines: preliminary work in full swing. Earthworks advance at a rapid pace. Efforts are focused on this phase, intended to facilitate access to sites of major mining infrastructure. In addition to the excavation, efforts are focused on clearing and preparing the rail loop and infrastructure site located west of Mbarga, a mining Mountains in Cameroonian territory. A pit Mbarga, access is already effective until mining village and the airstrip.
Other surrounding areas where iron is detected are not far behind. They experience the same excitement. Further, specifically in the area of construction of railway tracks, which will Mbalam for the port of Kribi, open to the sea, the technicians ensure the diligent progress. The railway used to export iron extracted Mbalam in Cameroon and Congo Nabeba. And officials met on the site reassuring things done both on the part of Congo. The land is dug out by eye.
Other findings: clearing and storage of topsoil began in the trial of anticipated production at the ridge north of the deposit areas. Indeed, after the tender, launched last March, the terminal facility to Lolabe in Cameroon, was a major concern for the authorities of Cameroon. On site, the terminal is gradually emerging from the ground. Preliminary work underway at Mbalam are made in preparation for the actual operation, scheduled after the completion of project funding by partners. According to research available iron ore Mbalam Nabeba-is at the surface of the earth, down to the depth of the soil. The amount of iron ore discovery is important. The governor of the East, Samuel Dieudonne Ivaha Diboua brought encouragement from the government, to the team during a recent field visit. He encouraged the staff, committed to meeting the specifications.
