Incorporated in the United Kingdom, Britannia Mining is a mineral exploration company that is developing Nthale Iron Ore project in Malawi. 

Our mission is to:
- define high-grade JORC compliant bulk tonnage direct shipping ore     

Nthale Iron Ore project lies on an existing trade route that runs to Nacala deepwater port in Mozambique. 

Britannia Mining has secured rail and port allocation and the company intends to commence drilling at Nthale Hill in the near term.   

  

Britannia Mining is managed by a highly skilled team that transacted a successful listing for a mining development company during 2007.  This team are now committed to increase the value of Britannia Mining and generate maximum value for shareholders, by developing the company's iron ore and coal projects into world-class assets.

                                    

    

   

 
 
 
Britannia Mining prepares to drill Iron Ore prospect in Malawi

17 June 2011

Britannia Mining has confirmed that the company will embark on 2300m core drilling at Nthale Hill. 

Nthale Hill is one of 6 areas that have shown high magnetic anomalies within a 20 sq km area that was explored by the company during 2010.  From the trenching and geological mapping, a preliminary mineralisation estimate of 4.6 million tonnes was given for Nthale Hill area  - considering an ore body which is 300 m X 100 m and a depth of 30 m using a SG of 5.2 for haematite (Chiwandama Geo Consult.). The approximate tonnage for the additional 5 areas is still to be considered.

An estimation of the total iron ore reserves at Nthale Hill and surrounding areas can be given with greater confidence once detailed drilling has been carried out.

 

Figure 1: shows the area proposed for Phase 1 drilling. 

A magnetic survey has verified the extent of the Nthale iron ore body and possible iron bands on the eastern side. From the completed pitting and trenching, there is a very good correlation between the magnetic anomaly and areas underlain by the iron ore.  The magnetic survey further confirmed that the iron ore body dips in a westerly direction. To intersect the whole ore body, drilling activity shall commence on the western side of the hill.

 
Mapping Nthale Iron Ore

9 September 2010 

Britannia Mining is pleased to announce that 20 km² of 650 km², held under EPL ("exclusive prospecting licence"), has been mapped and evaluated by Chiwandama Geo Consulting.  

 

Trenching, and ground surveys were undertaken, to identify geological and magnetic signature at Nthale Hill and the immediate surrounding areas.  Magnetic anomaly was found in three main areas: Nthale Hill, North Nthale, Mphate. 

Nthale Hill
Geological mapping has shown that Nthale Hill is 500 m long and 250 m wide. It tapers both to the north and south and the hill dips towards the west at 60 degrees. 

The bulk of Nthale Hill is made up of iron ore with the largest identified iron ore band measuring 280m X 40m.  Several other bands of variable width occur at the top of the hill. 

There are a number of areas that have shown high magnetic relief.  Almost all of these sites are suitable sites for drilling. 

Nthale North and Mphate
Two prominent N-S trending and magnetic anomalies are evident in this area.  The geological report revealed the existence of an exposure of iron ore on the surface. 

Iron ore bands were noted on the surface at Mphate, and two north-south trending anomalies have been observed on the north western edge. 

Due to the overburden, further magnetic surveys are required at North Nthale and Mphate, to ascertain iron ore bodies at depth.
 
 
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Britannia Mining secures logistics for Malawi Iron Ore project

17 June 2011

Britannia Mining signs MOU with Central and Eastern Railways (CEAR). 

Under the terms of the MOU, CEAR will allocate capacity for rail transportation, and provide bulk cargo services from Malawi to Nacala deepwater port in Mozambique, commencing with 720,000Mt per annum.

Kenneth Roberts, Britannia Mining CEO said, "We are extremely excited about this significant and strategic relationship with CEAR.  Britannia Mining has secured a cost effective and time efficient route to international markets."
 
IMF raises Malawi growth forecast to 7%

27 October 2010

The IMF has raised Malawi's 2010 growth forecast from 6.3% to 7% due to the expected expansion of the country's mining and services sector.
 
Malawi Mining Set to Net $500m

7 May 2010 Africa News
Malawi's mining prospects are expected to jump from the current $100m to $500m between now and 2018, the Malawi Ministry of Labour said.

 

A World Bank review of the country's mining sector revealed the good news.

Principle Secretary Andrina Mchiela said such figures will provide employment as the industry will contribute more to the GDP.

"Currently the mining sector rolls in about 3% of the GDP. Projections are that the mining industry will contribute up to 20% by 2011. 

 
Britannia Mining signs MOU with ME Afriqiyah

3 November 2010

Britannia Mining has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with ME Afriqiyah (MEA), a UK company that brings together global statesmen, diplomats, entrepreneurs and business leaders, focussed on developing sustainable business and trading throughout Africa.  

Upon signing the MOU with MEA Chairman James Brathwaite CBE; Kenneth Roberts - Britannia Mining CEO, said “This partnership is of significant strategic importance.  We will work with MEA to strengthen our position in Africa and further develop projects that are based on sustainable economic growth.  We are extremely pleased to lay the foundation for a mutually successful long term relationship."