Name of the Project
SMB-Winning alumina refinery and railway.
Location
The refinery will be located in the Boké Special Economic Zone, in Dapilon, Guinea.
Client
Société Minière de Boké-Winning (SMB-Winning).
Project Description
The project aims to build an alumina refinery and a railway line to transport bauxite to the refinery and to the Dapilon river port.
Potential Job Creation
The construction phase will create 10 000 jobs and mobilise local companies.
Net Present Value/Internal Rate of Return
Not stated.
Value
$3-billion.
Duration
Construction is expected to start in 2019.
Latest Developments
The feasibility and social- and environmental-impact studies will be start in early 2018.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
35º Nord on behalf of SMB-Winning, tel +33 6 18 09 66 90 or email NT@35Nord.com.