Mining Magazine October 2014 | Page 89

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we have everything we need , built ourselves .”
Supply chain management Continuing in this vein , Grande Côte has also taken the same internal approach to its supply chain , and especially its distribution channels via rail .
“ From this point of view , we have also installed a brand new railway from the mine to Mecke to connect in with the national rail network , and have refurbished the line from there to Dakar Port , which we are also managing as we transport minerals to the port ,” Finnis said . “ It ’ s been quite difficult because we ’ re introducing
New track from the MSP to Méckhe nears completion
This map shows the existing rail currently being refurbished and the new 22km rail spur link to the mineral separation plan
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