Richest Tin Mine in Congo to Finish Construction by Year-End

Published: Aug 23, 2017 14:59 (GMT+8)
Alphamin CEO Boris Kamstra said the company has commenced construction of the Bisie tin mine and plans to finish construction of the $152 million worth project by the end of 2017.

SHANGHAI, Aug. 23 (SMM) – Alphamin CEO Boris Kamstra said the company has commenced construction of the Bisie tin mine and plans to finish construction of the $152 million worth project by the end of 2017.

Alphamin to Ship First Tin Concentrate from Bisie Mine in 2019

Bisie has over 3.50 million tonnes of tin reserves, with grade of 4.3%, according to Alphamin website data. 

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