Essakane mine started ahead of schedule – Iamgold

Stories of reinvented coal mining regions, regenerated communities and rebuilt ecosystems are told in a new book published this month.

Simandou, one of the world’s most significant iron ore developments, is set to challenge the Pilbara’s dominance soon.  

The decision will hit artisanal miners of metals such as gold and tin hard, as they are the region's dominant producers.

The metals and energy major plans to ramp up copper production from the mines to 300,000 tons a year and cobalt output to 6,000 tons.