[Ferro-Alloys.com] Australia's Fortescue Metals Group FMG.AX said on Tuesday that the Belinga iron ore project, located in the northeast of Gabon, is on track for first shipment by the end of this year.

"Early stages of exploration indicate multi-billion tonne potential and high grades," the company said.

In February, Fortescue had entered into a deal with the Gabonese government to mine iron ore from its project in Belinga, as the world's fourth-largest iron ore miner searches for high-grade iron ore to blend with its Australian product.

June 27 (Reuters)

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