Summary：At the Marampa iron ore project site in Sierra Leone, since commencing operations in 2013, these iron ore crushers have stably performed for over a decade on West Africa's scorching red soil, becoming the powerhouse driving local iron ore production.

 In recent years, West Africa's abundant iron ore resources have positioned the region as a key player in the global iron ore market. The rise of mining projects has drawn numerous international mining giants and investors, with the Marampa Iron Ore Project being a prime example.

Located in Sierra Leone, this project boasts mineral reserves of approximately 1 billion tons, primarily consisting of hematite with iron content ranging from 52% to 69%, making it one of the largest iron ore production areas in the region.

The mining rights are owned by the renowned local mining company Gerald Group. As a pillar project for Sierra Leone's import and export trade, Marampa Iron Mine's high-grade iron concentrate production holds profound significance for local mining development. Against this backdrop, Gerald Group ultimately chose to entrust the core iron ore crushing process to SBM.

Over a decade of consistent quality production

Challenges of the iron ore crushing project conditions:

1. Extreme high-temperature and high-humidity environment;

2. Iron ore feed material with high hardness and abrasiveness.

In response to Sierra Leone's unique climatic conditions and the distinctive properties of the raw materials, SBM's iron ore crushers fully leveraged their product advantages. The use of key components and high-strength materials ensured robust equipment structures, delivering lasting and reliable performance for continuous iron ore processing. Customer feedback highlights that the equipment has remained stable and efficient since its commissioning over a decade ago, with low maintenance and failure rates, significantly reducing project costs and operational hassles.

Excellent Lifecycle Service

For over a decade, SBM's service team has consistently upheld the spirit of commitment, ensuring comprehensive lifecycle support for the iron ore crushing—delivering greater reliability in choice, smoother operations, and lasting value.

• Localized services solve production problems faster;

• Preventive maintenance conducting regular equipment inspections;

• Global spare parts network ensuring uninterrupted production;

• Periodic follow-ups and rapid response to customer demands.

The unwavering essence behind quality

Time tests quality. Over a decade of uninterrupted operation has powerfully demonstrated SBM crushers' formidable capabilities in the field of iron ore crushing. They are not merely cold machines, but also representatives of China's high-end manufacturing strength going global.

At the Marampa Iron Ore Crushing Project, SBM clearly demonstrated to global mining clients that "Made in China" has entered a new phase of high-value and high-reliability. It showcased Chinese equipment manufacturers' capability to deliver industrial-grade solutions in complex operating environments, providing valuable experience for more Chinese equipment manufacturers expanding overseas in the future.