Algiers, December 8, 2025 – Sonarem and Tosyali Algeria are solidifying their strategic partnership aimed at developing the Gara Djebilet iron ore mine. The Director-General of Sonarem, Reda Belhadj, received Alp Topcuoglu, Vice President of Tosyali Algeria, in Algiers today to discuss the ongoing collaboration.
This partnership, a significant undertaking for the Algerian mining sector, brings together Sonarem, through its subsidiary the Algerian Iron and Steel Company – Feral, and Tosyali Algeria. The focus of the collaboration is the development of the Gara Djebilet mine, a project crucial to boosting Algeria’s iron and steel production capacity.
The meeting underscores the commitment of both entities to advancing the project efficiently and effectively. Gara Djebilet represents a substantial opportunity to enhance the national iron and steel industry, reducing reliance on imports and creating new avenues for economic growth.
The development of the Gara Djebilet mine is expected to have a significant impact on the Algerian economy. The project will not only contribute to increased iron and steel production but will also generate employment opportunities and stimulate growth in related industries. Sonarem and Tosyali Algeria are working closely to ensure the project adheres to the highest environmental and social standards.
The partnership between Sonarem and Tosyali Algeria exemplifies the government’s strategy to attract foreign investment and leverage expertise to develop Algeria’s vast mineral resources. The Gara Djebilet mine is poised to become a cornerstone of the Algerian iron and steel industry, contributing significantly to the nation’s economic diversification efforts.
Further details regarding the project’s timeline and specific development milestones are expected to be released in the coming months. The collaboration between Sonarem and Tosyali Algeria is a testament to the potential of strategic partnerships in driving economic growth and developing Algeria’s natural resources.
