Sundance Reources Limited
Annual Report 2012
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Preliminary Works
In October 2011 Sundance commenced its initial
site investigation works at the site for the Lolabe iron
ore port on the west coast of Cameroon.
These works were directed at providing the project
with geotechnical and hydrogeological site specific
information to support the design and reduce risks to
the costs and schedule. Areas at Lolabe where site
investigations were undertaken include the stockyard,
car dumper, materials handling facilities, general
infrastructure (buildings, fuel facilities, etc.), access
roads and the camp location. The site investigative
works were completed in the first Quarter of 2012.
In conjunction with the land based site investigative
works, a dive survey was undertaken for the first
500
m from the shoreline. This survey was to provide
additional information for the design of the materials
offloading facility.
The preliminary works includes detailed design of the
temporary landing ramp which will allow importation of
the rail and port contractor’s construction equipment
upon mobilisation. This design work is substantially
progressed towards completion and is anticipated to
be completed by the end of the 2012 calendar year.
Local Engagement
During the year Sundance has been proactively
engaging with the local business community to
increase its knowledge of the skills and expertise
which exist in Cameroon and Congo and which will
be required for the project. This has seen Sundance
develop a plan for local enterprise involvement,
meetings with numerous enterprises and the
development of a skills database. This information
will be critical in the future engagement of local
enterprises on the project.
The Mbalam / Nabeba Iron Ore Project
Preliminary works at the site of
the Lolabe iron ore terminal, part
of the Kribi multi-user port,
Cameroon.
