The Bled El Hadba mine is a large mine located in Tébessa Province. Bled El Hadba represents one of the largest phosphates reserve in Algeria having estimated reserves of 800 million tonnes of ore grading 15% P2O5.[1]
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Tébessa Province | |
| Country | Algeria |
| Coordinates | 34°39′28.6″N 8°9′58.3″E / 34.657944°N 8.166194°E |
| Production | |
| Products | Phosphates |
History
editThe 16th November 2024 was inaugurated by the Algerian-Chinese Fertilizers Company(ACFC), the beginning of the project that includes the development of a phosphate ore mine and phosphate production and processing complex in Qued Kebrik (Souk Ahras). Together, these initiatives are part of Algeria's Integrated Phosphate Project. [2]
The Algerian-Chinese company, named Algerian Chinese Fertilizers Company (ACFC), was created in March 2022 by the Algerian companies Asmidal and Manal, which owned the 56%, and the Chinese groups Wuhuan and Tian’an, which own the remaining 44% stake, for an investment of 7 billion dollars.[3][4]
- Job Creation; These projects are expected to generate over 12,000 direct jobs for construction and operation and more than 24,000 indirect jobs in logistics and related industries.
- Resource Utilization*: The site at Bled El Hadba will extract raw phosphate, enriched to improve its quality, while Oued Keberit will process it into fertilizers like phosphoric acid and ammonium-based products. This process will also integrate natural gas for producing ammonia and urea.
- Economic Impact*: With estimated reserves of 1.2 billion tons of phosphate at Bled El Hadba, Algeria is positioned among the top 10 countries globally in phosphate resources. The project is seen as a cornerstone for enhancing food security and establishing Algeria as a key player in the global fertilizer market.
- Strategic Development; The project represents a fully Algerian effort, led by national companies Sonatrach and Sonarem, with an estimated investment of $1.5 billion. It also includes plans for export infrastructure to handle finished products.
These initiatives are a pivotal part of Algeria’s strategy to diversify its economy and reduce reliance on imports for agricultural products, while also boosting its export potential.[7]
Production will begin in early 2027, according to the official agency.[4]
References
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- ^ "Algeria Launches $7B Phosphate Megaproject". energycapitalpower.com. 2024-11-20. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
- ^ Rani, Archana (2022-03-23). "Algerian and Chinese firms sign $7bn JV deal for phosphate mining". Mining Technology. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
- ^ a b "Algérie : les Chinois écartés de l'exploitation d'un gisement géant de phosphate". TSA (in French). 2024-11-17. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
- ^ "Projets du complexe d'Oued Keberit et de la mine de Bled El Hadba : Pas moins de 12.000 emplois attendus - L'Est Républicain". lestrepublicain.com (in French). 2024-11-18. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
- ^ AMROUNI, Mohamed (2024-11-18). "Trois géants en marche". lexpressiondz. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
- ^ "Début du chantier de la mine de phosphate de Bled El Hadba". 2024-11-16. Retrieved 2024-11-20.