Grand Zambi: Iron from Bipindi Driving the Growth of the Port of Kribi
Grand Zambi: Iron from Bipindi Driving the Growth of the Port of Kribi
The Port Authority of Kribi aligns with Cameroon’s mining and industrial ambitions
On Friday, January 17, 2025, the General Manager of the Port Authority of Kribi (PAK), Mr. Patrice Barthélémy MELOM, led a high-level delegation on a strategic visit to the Grand Zambi iron mine, located in Bipindi, in the South Region of Cameroon. The site is operated by G-Stones, a company chaired by Mr. Dieudonné BOUGNE, who is also the Chairman and CEO of the BOCOM Group.
A Field Visit Full of Economic Promise
This visit provided an opportunity for productive exchanges with G-Stones’ leadership and an on-site tour of the mining facilities. The delegation observed firsthand the scale of operations, including the open-pit mine and storage infrastructure. To date, over 500,000 cubic meters of raw iron ore have been stockpiled on-site in preparation for upcoming processing and shipping operations.
First Exports Scheduled for June 2025 via the Port of Kribi
G-Stones is preparing to launch its first iron ore exports as early as June 2025, using the multipurpose terminal at the Port of Kribi. The General Manager of PAK expressed his satisfaction with this promising development and confirmed the Port’s readiness to handle these shipments, thanks to its modern infrastructure and robust logistics platform.
Advancing National Industrial Strategy
This milestone is perfectly aligned with the national industrial development vision championed by the President of the Republic, who sees the Port of Kribi as a key driver of Cameroon’s economic transformation. In anticipation of growing mining activity, plans for the construction of a dedicated bulk terminal are already underway. This future facility will enhance the Port’s capacity to support large-scale mineral exports.
The Port of Kribi: A Strategic Growth Engine
This emerging partnership with G-Stones further positions the Port of Kribi as a catalyst for growth and industrialization, connecting Cameroon’s vast natural resources to global markets. By investing in infrastructure tailored to the needs of extractive industries, PAK is solidifying its role as a critical pillar of sustainable economic development in the country.
