The Farafangana mine is a large mine located in the southern part of Madagascar in Atsimo-Atsinanana. Farafangana represents one of the largest bauxite reserves in Madagascar and one of the largest in Africa, having estimated reserves of 100 million tonnes grading 37% aluminium oxide.[1]

Farafangana mine
Location
Atsimo-Atsinanana
CountryMadagascar
Production
ProductsBauxite

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References

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  1. ^ "Mining industry of Madagascar" (PDF). minerals.usgs.gov. Retrieved 2013-07-28.