The Ankaizina mine is a large mine in the southern part of
Madagascar in
Atsimo-Atsinanana
Atsimo-Atsinanana (South East) is a region in Madagascar. Its capital is Farafangana. The region used to be part of the Fianarantsoa Province.
The region extends along the southern part of the east coast of Madagascar. It is bordered by Vatovavy-F ...
. Ankaizina is one of the largest
bauxite reserves in
Madagascar or all of
Africa, having estimated reserves of grading 40.7% aluminium oxide.
See also
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Mining industry of Madagascar
The mining industry of Madagascar is on a small scale, centred mainly around remote locations with large mineral deposits. Mining potential is noted in industrial and metallic minerals, energy, precious and semi-precious stones, as well as ornamen ...
References
Bauxite mines in Madagascar
Atsimo-Atsinanana
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