The document discusses perspectives for developing Cameroon's mining sector to support important development projects. It provides background on Cameroon's economy and geology. It then discusses some of Cameroon's major development projects in areas like infrastructure, housing, energy and agriculture. As a case study, it outlines how the proposed Mbalam iron ore project could help fund projects by generating billions in revenues, but it was halted by falling commodity prices. Realizing large projects through mining may face difficulties with governance and economic crises.