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Magnetite pipeline, Mozambique and South Africa

16th May 2008

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

  

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Name and location
Magnetite pipeline, Mozambique and South Africa.

Project description
The Palabora Mining Company is conducting a feasibility study on a proposed 300-km pipeline from its copper mine in Phalaborwa, in Limpopo province, to the Port of Maputo, in Mozambique, which will enable it to export its 240-million tons of magnetite - a by-product of its copper-mining - in greater volume.

Value
If the company goes ahead with the pipeline, it may need to raise between $500-million and $1-billion to fund the project.

Duration
The project is still at the feasibility stage.

Breakdown of main contracts
Not stated.

Client
Palabora Mining Company.

Latest developments
None stated.

Participants
None stated.

Construction materials
Not stated.

On budget and on time?
Too early to state.

Contact details for project information
Palabora Mining Company, tel +27 15 780 2021 or fax +27 15 780 2018.

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Magazine Managing Editor

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