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A World Class Iron Ore Project

Tonkolili benefits from a JORC compliant iron ore resource of 12.8Bnt, access to key rail and port infrastructure a competitive cost position and is well positioned to serve global markets.

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A Multigenerational Project with Significant Growth Opportunities

Tonkolili has one of the largest iron ore resources in the world with a total mine life in excess of 60 years.

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Sierra Leone Railway Infrastructure

Ore from Tonkolili will be transported 200km from the mine site to Pepel port. Part of the line was assembled in the 1930s and has been completely reconstructed.

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Partnering With The Community

The Tonkolili iron ore project will contribute substantial, positive economic benefits to Sierra Leone. Around 80% of AML’s workforce is drawn from local communities.

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Training and Development

A workforce with the right skills, experience and training is fundamental to AML’s development.  In 2010 we opened a training facility at Pepel to provide local employees with the necessary training to learn the key skills required for our operations.

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