Mining Magazine March 2016 | Page 112

MINERALS DEPOSITS

How Mineral Deposits Limited is using its scale for good while maintaining an efficient , profitable mineral sands operation in Senegal

Despite only being operational since the middle of 2014 , Mineral Deposits ’ Grand Côte Operations ( GCO ) in Senegal has already proved to the industry that a mining outfit can operate a profitable and productive business while making a positive impact in a developing country . In recognition of its formidable achievements thus far , GCO received an exclusive invitation to accompany the Senegalese government to last year ’ s COP21 conference – a well-deserved honour , as we shall explore .

Operations Listed on the Australian Stock Exchange , Mineral Deposits Limited ( MDL ) is specialised in mining , integrating , and transforming mineral sands . In partnership with French company Eramet , MDL owns 50 percent of the TiZir joint venture , which consists of the Grande Côte
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