Bong mine
Iron ore mine in Bong County, Liberia
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The Bong mine is a large iron mine located in central Liberia in Bong County. Bong represents one of the largest iron ore reserves in Liberia and in the world having estimated reserves of 4 billion tonnes of ore grading 36% iron metal.[1]
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Bong County | |
| Country | Liberia |
| Production | |
| Products | Iron ore |
| History | |
| Opened | 2013 |
A railway connects the mine to the capital city, Monrovia. The Bong mine railway was damaged during the civil war, and reopened in 2009.[2]
