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The Marampa mine is a brownfields site formerly operated by the Sierra Leone Development Company (DELCO) and William Baird between 1933 and 1975. Marampa reached a peak production of  2.5mtpa before low iron ore prices forced its closure. Continuing weak market economics and civil war prevented redevelopment of the mine until the mining licence was acquired by London Mining in 2006.

London Mining plans production of 1.5mtpa from existing tailings within 12-18 months of a construction decision being made. An expansion to 3mtpa based on the hard rock portion of the resource is anticipated to be funded by incremental cash flow. London Mining is in discussions with the Government of Sierra Leone to ratify the licence area and agree financial incentives. London Mining plans to fast track the project by implementing a transport solution using trucks (40km) barges (60km) and floating cranes to load handymax, panamax or capesize ships.