Algeria advances mega-project with major processing and infrastructure plans
Tindouf and Béchar to host phased iron ore development targeting 40 million tons annually by 2032
TINDOUF, Algeria (MNTV) — Algeria is accelerating the development of its Gara Djebilet iron ore mega-project, unveiling detailed plans for a vast network of ore processing units and industrial facilities.
The project is aimed at transforming one of the world’s largest untapped mineral reserves into a cornerstone of national industrial growth.
According to Tindouf Wali Mustapha Dahou, the project includes the construction of 10 iron ore processing units, with six located in Tindouf dedicated to primary ore treatment.
These units will collectively enable the mine to reach its full production capacity of 40 million tons per year. Among them are plants with individual capacities of 4, 8, 10, and 18 million tons annually.
The engineering and construction work has been entrusted to a Chinese partner, while the Algerian side—represented by state-owned Feraal—will manage operations.
The design of the industrial facilities takes into account the scarcity of water resources in the region, integrating modern, water-efficient processing technologies to optimize output.
Complementing the Tindouf phase, Algeria is also establishing a parallel processing complex in Béchar’s Toumiate industrial zone.
Overseen by the Sonarem Group, this component will transform raw ore from Gara Djebilet into pellets and concentrate essential to the steel industry.
The first plant, scheduled to begin operations in July 2026, will process 2 million tons of ore to produce 1 million tons of concentrate.
The project’s second phase, running from 2026 to 2028, will bring a second identical unit online.
Further expansion is planned from 2028 to 2032, adding two more facilities with a combined capacity of 8 million tons. Once complete, the Béchar complex will process up to 10 million tons of iron ore annually.
Algerian authorities view the Gara Djebilet project as strategic to the country’s long-term industrialization goals.
The mine holds an estimated 3.5 billion tons of reserves, making it one of the largest iron ore deposits globally.
The multi-phase initiative is expected to generate significant economic value, enhance national self-sufficiency in steel production, and support broader regional development.
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