Algeria has launched the ambitious Bled El Habda integrated phosphate megaproject, a $7 billion initiative expected to reshape the country’s mining and fertilizer sectors. Located in the Tebessa province, the project, led by the Algerian Chinese Fertilizers Company, includes the development of a phosphate ore mine with reserves estimated at 2.2 billion tons.
The centerpiece of the project is the construction of a high-tech phosphate production and processing complex in Qued Kebrik. Additionally, 21 phosphate processing units are set to be built in strategic locations across Souk Ahras, Annaba, and Skikda, expanding Algeria’s capacity to process and export phosphate-based products.
The megaproject is expected to create 12,000 jobs during its construction phase. Once operational by 2027, it will provide 6,000 direct jobs and an additional 24,000 indirect employment opportunities, bolstering Algeria’s workforce and stimulating regional economies.
With an operational lifespan of 80 years, the Bled El Habda mine is poised to become a cornerstone of Algeria’s long-term economic development and a major player in the global phosphate market.
