| Bekisopa | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
  BekisopaLocation in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 21°39′S 45°53′E / 21.650°S 45.883°E / -21.650; 45.883 | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Haute Matsiatra |
| District | Ikalamavony |
| Elevation | 750 m (2,460 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 314 |
Bekisopa is a village in the region of Haute Matsiatra in central Madagascar. It is part of the municipality of Tanamarina. The village is notable for a rich nearby iron mine, which is entirely owned by Australian mining company Akora Resources Limited. The mine hosts an estimated 194.7 million tons of iron ore, with over four million tons of iron ore having been extracted. Over $3.8 million has been used to secure additional resources.
References
- "Akora Resources Limited No Replacement Prospectus from November 2020" (PDF). Retrieved 2024-07-07.
- "Bekisopa". Akora Resources Limited. 2024-05-29. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
- Rogan, Aaliyah (2024-03-11). "Akora awaits Bekisopa's MRE update". Mining.com.au. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
- Hay, Colin (2024-05-22). "Akora Resources secures $3.8m to boost Bekisopa iron ore project amid market rebound". Small Caps. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
21°39′S 45°53′E / 21.650°S 45.883°E / -21.650; 45.883
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