Djebel Onk mine
34°42′N 8°00′E / 34.7°N 8.0°E
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Location | Bir el Ater |
| Tébessa Province | |
| Country | Algeria |
| Production | |
| Products | Phosphates |
The Djebel Onk mine is a large mine located in the Tébessa Province. Djebel Onk represents one of the largest phosphates reserve in Algeria having estimated reserves of 2.8 billion tonnes of ore grading 24% P2O5.[1]
Mining Railway
[edit]A new mining railway line is being built in 2024 to transport phosphates from the deposits near Djebel Onk to the Mediterranean harbour in Annaba. Once the line is operational, over 23 million tonnes of phosphate are planned be transported annually.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Une solution pour valoriser le gisement de phosphate dormant de Djebel Onk". maghrebemergent.com. 2012. Archived from the original on 2013-06-24. Retrieved 2013-06-22.
- ^ Algerien: Neues Investitionsprogramm für den Bau von 1.200 Kilometern Bahnstrecke. Neue Bahnstrecken sollen die wirtschaftliche Dynamik Algeriens stärken.