[ferro-alloys.com] Haranga Resources has laid claim to the largest internationally recognized iron ore resource in Mongolia, a full Full Bankable Feasibility Study is planned for the Selenge Iron Ore Project in late 2013.

Selenge is well located with two nearby rail spur options and just 15 kilometers from the 5 million tonne per annum Eruu Gol mine, Mongolia’s largest magnetite concentrate rail export operation.

A meeting was held with the Minerals Council of Mongolia to discuss the potential development of the Selenge Iron Ore Project, a necessary procedure for the application and granting of a mining license.

This would pave the way for the next step of the full mining license application. The 300 million tonne Eruu Gol deposit was valued at USD 2 billion based on a 2009 investment by the China Investment Corporation.

In May, there was a 675% increase iniron ore resource at Selenge to 254 million tonnes at an average in situ grade of 17.2% Fe, for 44 million tonnes of contained iron metal.

Davis Tube Recovery results indicate that a high quality 66% Fe concentrate could be attainable from Selenge ore. The company is working towards defining a mineable Reserve in 2013.