Bejaia Zinc-Lead Mine Set to Start Production on Schedule, SONAREM Emphasizes

Published: Dec 1, 2025 13:42

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[Bejaia Zinc-Lead Mine to Commence Production as Scheduled] Foreign media reported on November 26 that the National Mining Group of Algeria (SONAREM) held a coordination meeting, emphasizing that the Bejaia zinc-lead mine project must commence production as planned. The project holds significant economic and social value, with an expected annual output of 170,000 mt of zinc concentrates and 30,000 mt of lead concentrates. It is expected to drive local employment, skills training, and the development of the mining processing industry chain. The meeting called for enhanced coordination among land, regulatory, and financial departments to expedite relevant procedures and efficiently complete site clearance and road access formalities. Land acquisition compensation has entered its final stage, all technical assessments have been completed, and legal procedures are expected to be finalized soon. SONAREM reiterated its commitment to advancing the project strictly according to the timetable, making it a model project in the national mining sector.

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