Bekisopa is a village in the region of Haute Matsiatra in central Madagascar.[1] It is part of the municipality of Tanamarina. The village is notable for a rich nearby iron mine, which is entirely owned by Australian mining company Akora Resources Limited.[2] The mine hosts an estimated 194.7 million tons of iron ore, with over four million tons of iron ore having been extracted. Over $3.8 million has been used to secure additional resources.[3][4]
Bekisopa | |
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Village | |
  Bekisopa Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 21°39′S 45°53′E / 21.650°S 45.883°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Haute Matsiatra |
| District | Ikalamavony |
| Elevation | 750 m (2,460 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 314 |
References
edit- ^ "Akora Resources Limited No Replacement Prospectus from November 2020" (PDF). Retrieved 2024-07-07.
- ^ "Bekisopa". Akora Resources Limited. 2024-05-29. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
- ^ Rogan, Aaliyah (2024-03-11). "Akora awaits Bekisopa's MRE update". Mining.com.au. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
- ^ Hay, Colin (2024-05-22). "Akora Resources secures $3.8m to boost Bekisopa iron ore project amid market rebound". Small Caps. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
21°39′S 45°53′E / 21.650°S 45.883°E
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