Ambatovy mine

Ambatovy
Location
Ambatovy
LocationMoramanga
RegionsAtsinanana and Alaotra Mangoro
CountryMadagascar
Coordinates18°50′42″S 48°18′25″E / 18.845°S 48.307°E / -18.845; 48.307
Production
ProductsNickel
Cobalt
Ammonium sulfate
Typesurface
History
Discovered1960
Opened2012
Owner
CompanySumitomo Corporation (54.18%)
Korea Mine Rehabilitation and Mineral Resources Corporation {KOMIR) (45.82%)
Websiteambatovy.com
Year of acquisition2015

The Ambatovy mine is a large open cut lateritic nickel-cobalt mine located in Madagascar, off the east coast of Africa. The largest mine in the country, it is a major contributor to the economy of Madagascar.