2019 Minerals Yearbook MOROCCO AND WESTERN SAHARA …
A review of the mineral industry activities in Algeria in 2019. The chapter discusses Algeria's government policy and programs, mining law, mineral production and trade, and …
Mauritania Tour
A train that connects an obscure iron ore mine lost in the Sahara, to the coast of Africa. A train where you can meet along the way, throw your bags on top of the iron ore, and …
How I rode Mauritania's Iron Ore Train across the Sahara …
Mauritania's iron ore train snakes out across the desert along the border of Mauritania and Western Sahara. It travels on a single track of 704 kilometres (437 miles). And …
The Western Sahara
own iron ore reserves is close to the frontier it shares with Western Sahara. Although this border is one of the shortest between any two countries, it is adequate for the construction of a …
WESTERN SAHARA
d. Mauritania wants out. Losing 120M. in F.E./yr. from attacks on iron ore transportation and production facilities. Could back out on alliance with Morocco. Daddah fell on this issue. New …
5 Reasons Why You Should Ride the Iron Ore Train across the Sahara
The iron ore train in Mauritania, one of the longest trains in the world, stretches over 2 kilometers (1.24 miles) and transports iron ore from the mines of Zouérat to the port city of …
Is Mauritania safe in 2025?
Before telling you about my trip to Mauritania, know that I backpacked all around on my own, without a guide.I traveled by local transportation across sand dunes, hitchhiked a …
A Practical Guide To Catching The Iron Ore Train In Mauritania
The iron ore train can be picked up at three locations. If you want to ride a fully loaded train, head to Zourate or Choum. For the empty carriages, head to Nouadhibou. I …
Riding the Iron Ore Mauritania Train across the Sahara …
The iron ore train. 2.5km train, 700km through the Sahara. Cold, uncomfortable, illegal. So yeah, that is if you're up for a hard-core adventure of course. The infamous …
Mauritania
Iron Ore Train & Western Sahara Tour Africa 8 nights | 0 places. Rail Journeys; Unrecognised Countries; Read More Waitlist. February 7-18, 2025; £1795; Mauritania UN Tour Africa 11 nights | 5 places. Rail Journeys; …
Natural Resources Of The Sahara Desert
The largest desert in the world, the Sahara is a huge, natural resource-rich area of northern Africa. Covering a massive part of the continent and encompassing the recognized …
Mali Iron exploration permits sell like hotcakes in western Mali
As iron prices rise, exploration permits are in great demand in western Mali. Early investors, most of them local, are hoping that they can later sell on their permits and make a …
Remote sensing techniques using Landsat ETM+ applied to …
This work demonstrates the usefulness of multispectral imagery in the detection of iron-rich areas and establishes a full remote sensing procedure, which can be profitably …
Hitchhiking on the Mauritanian Iron Ore Train
A 17-hour wild ride on a cargo wagon, like you're auditioning for Mad Max: Sahara Edition. Naturally, I thought, 'That sounds like my kind of holiday.' I was captivated by its raw, unfiltered …
An Epic Journey across the Sahara: How to Hitch …
Known for its iron ore mines, Zouerat's lifeline is the iconic iron ore train. This colossal vehicle serves as the town's main link to the outside world, steadily transporting minerals across the vast desert expanse.
Riding the Longest Train in the World: Mauritanian Iron Ore …
There are three types of iron ore that are delivered to the coastline by train. Type 1 are rocks that are half the size of your fist. Type 2 is much smaller rocks, about the size of a watch. Type 3 is …
Mauritania NEW Tour on Demand – Against the Compass …
Every day of the year, a train 2.5 kilometers in length, travels more than 700km across the empty Sahara to Nouadibou, transporting hundreds of tonnes of iron ore which will be subsequently …
Mauritania's Iron Ore Train
First, a few facts: Operating since 1963, the iron ore train covers 437 miles (704 kilometers) on its journey across the Sahara Desert from Nouadhibou, on the coast, to …
The Iron Ore Train in Mauritania: the Good, the Bad & the Ugly
What is the Iron Train in Mauritania? The Iron Ore Train in Mauritania; a train that can be 2.5-3 kilometres long carrying tons of iron ore (in the forms of powder or chunks) across the Sahara …
Iron Ore Train & Western Sahara Tour
Nestled beside the Atlantic Ocean and consumed by the Sahara Desert, Mauritania is the land of endless dunes and stunning coasts. Though rarely visited, this country is filled with …
Journey on the Legendary Iron Ore Train: the World's …
The construction of the iron ore train took place between 1961 and 1963, coinciding with Mauritania's independence from France. Notably, the most expensive section of the …
The Iron Ore Train in Mauritania: the Good, the Bad & the Ugly
The Iron Ore Train in Mauritania; a train that can be 2.5-3 kilometres long carrying tons of iron ore (in the forms of powder or chunks) across the Sahara desert.
Hitchhiking on Top of a Mile Long Iron Ore Train …
The iron ore train transports approx. 22,000 tons of iron ore mined in one of the world's largest iron ore mines in the Sahara Desert town of Zouerat daily to the coastal town of Nouadhibou. The train is one of the longest in the …
Riding the Iron Ore Train in Mauritania
In February 2024 I rode the famous iron ore train across the Sahara Desert in Mauritania, West Africa. At nearly three km long, it is considered the longest train in the world and takes its cargo of iron ore from …
The Iron Ore Train & Western Sahara Tour
The Iron Ore Train • All aboard the Iron Ore Train! Before embarking on this great journey, we will stop for supplies. • Drive to Choum, where we will board the Iron Ore Train. These trains come …
Hitchhiking on Top of a Mile Long Iron Ore Train Across the Sahara
The iron ore train transports approx. 22,000 tons of iron ore mined in one of the world's largest iron ore mines in the Sahara Desert town of Zouerat daily to the coastal town of …
Crossing the Sahara: A Journey on Mauritania's Infamous Iron Ore …
That visceral experience was exactly what we got as we slithered night and day through the vast uninhabited desert, sleeping on top of Mauritania's infamous iron ore train. Our unconventional …
Riding the Iron Ore Train in Mauritania
The iron ore train runs from the mines at Zouerat, along the border with Western Sahara (which is heavily mined) to the coastal city of Nouadhibou. The railway line stretches …
Way, Way Off the Beaten Rails | The Iron-Ore Train of …
One traveller's daring ride atop the infamous iron-ore train in West Africa. Story and Photos by Chris Elliott. S ome train journeys take place in rolling green countryside. Some …
An Epic Journey across the Sahara: How to Hitch …
Zouerat, a mining town deeply nested within the Sahara, exudes a peculiar vibe. During my time there, I didn't encounter another foreigner until I met Sterling, the wild man from Kansas, on the eve of our train journey. …