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Conakry

Conakry is the capital and largest city of Guinea, located on the Atlantic coast in West Africa. It serves as the country's political, administrative and economic hub, and hosts the main seat of government alongside key ministries and diplomatic missions. The city has a population of well over one-million, making it by far the largest urban centre in Guinea. Its economy is anchored by the Port of Conakry, a principal outlet for the country's mineral exports, particularly bauxite and, increasingly, iron ore linked to projects such as the Simandou development. The city also functions as the country's main financial and commercial centre, housing the headquarters of banks, mining companies and government agencies overseeing the resources sector. Conakry's infrastructure includes an international airport and rail links connecting inland mining regions to the coast, supporting the logistics chains for bauxite and gold operations. The city has faced periodic political instability, including coups and protests, which have at times affected business confidence and investment decisions. Despite these challenges, Conakry remains the gateway through which most of Guinea's mineral wealth, including bauxite, gold and iron ore, is exported to global markets. Founded in the nineteenth century during French colonial rule, the city grew around its port function and has retained this role since Guinea's independence in 1958.

Conakry News


Iron-ore production
World Bank urges Guinea to use iron-ore to diversify economy
6th October 2026 By: Bloomberg

The World Bank has urged Guinea to use the revenues from the exploitation of the largest iron-ore reserve on earth to diversify and build a stronger economy. “The question we must ask ourselves is... 


Resolute, Nimba Mining establish JV dedicated to gold exploration in Guinea
Resolute, Nimba Mining establish JV dedicated to gold exploration in Guinea
17th August 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed Resolute Mining and Nimba Mining Gold (NMG) – an affiliate of Guinea State-owned mining group Nimba Mining Company (NMC) – have jointly signed the articles of association of Landaya... 


Bauxite being loaded onto a ship at a Guinea port
Guinea picks Glencore as offtaker for State-owned bauxite miner
7th August 2026 By: Bloomberg

Guinea picked Glencore as offtaker to buy bauxite produced by State-owned Nimba Mining Co, as the West African nation looks to manage more closely export flows of the aluminum feedstock. Glencore... 


Critical Mineral Resources appoints seasoned mining exec as new chairperson
16th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Critical Mineral Resources (CMR), which is developing the Agadir Melloul copper project, in Morocco, has appointed Géraud Moussarie chairperson. In a statement to shareholders on... 


Kiniero project drill rig
Kiniéro gold project, Guinea – update
9th January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

First ore has been delivered to the mill ahead of first gold production. 


Bauxite at a port in Guinea
Guinea bauxite exports jump 23% in 3rd quarter despite rains, regulatory pressure
16th October 2025 By: Reuters

Guinea’s bauxite exports surged 23% year-on-year in the third quarter, defying heavy rains and regulatory headwinds, official data showed. Shipments of the critical aluminium feedstock rose to... 


Image of iron ore train
Simandou iron-ore project, Guinea – update
10th October 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Winning Consortium Simandou has suspended operations and launched a full safety review following the death of three foreign workers on October 1. 


Image of Simfer rail spur
Simandou iron-ore project, Guinea – update
18th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The first shipment from Simandou has been accelerated to about November 2025. 


MAEL ATAYI
The mining sector remains a key pillar of Guinea’s economy
Logistics advancing Guinea’s development
4th April 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

Recognising the strategic importance of diversified major Rio Tinto’s multi-stakeholder development of its Guinea-based Simandou project, logistics and transportation services provider MSC Guinea... 


Image of iron-ore stockpile
Simandou iron-ore project, Guinea – update
31st January 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Chinalco-led consortium Winning Consortium Simandou has awarded a contract for Evolution Series ES43ACmi locomotives and services. 


An iron-ore deposit
Guinea plans sovereign wealth fund backed by iron-ore income
11th December 2024 By: Bloomberg

Guinea plans to use some of its income from mining the world’s largest iron-ore reserve to create a sovereign wealth fund. The facility will fund key development projects in the government’s... 


Image of iron-ore bucket wheel reclaimer
Simandou iron-ore project, Guinea – update
25th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The Simfer mine is on track to deliver first production in 2025. 


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