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Guinea is a West African country located on the Atlantic coast, bordered by Guinea-Bissau, Senegal, Mali, Côte d'Ivoire, Liberia and Sierra Leone. The capital and largest city is Conakry, a major port on the Atlantic Ocean. Guinea has a population of approximately 13 million people and an economy heavily reliant on mining, particularly bauxite, of which it holds some of the world's largest reserves. The country is also a significant producer of gold, diamonds and iron ore. Agriculture employs a large share of the workforce, with key crops including rice, cassava, coffee and palm oil. The currency is the Guinean franc. Guinea is a presidential republic and a member of the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation. The country has faced recurring public health challenges, including outbreaks of Lassa fever and serving as the epicentre of the 2014–2016 West African Ebola epidemic, which underscored the importance of disease surveillance and pandemic preparedness in the region. Guinea gained independence from France in 1958 and experienced decades of authoritarian rule before transitioning toward multiparty democracy in the 1990s, though political instability has persisted.

Guinea News


An image of tin ore
Industrial metals post mixed third-quarter performance, downside risks persist
9th October 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Industrial metals have come under broad pressure in recent weeks, falling 3.3% month-on-month as of October 7, as expectations of a more hawkish US Federal Reserve weighed on sentiment across the... 


Image of mine equipment on site
Support for mining recruitment in West Africa
9th October 2026

A joint venture (JV) that aims to provide mining companies with a dedicated recruitment partner and workforce solutions across Guinea and the broader West African region has been formed in response... 


Mining convention awarded on eve of first year anniversary
9th October 2026

On August 3, Guinea-focused and 100% Guinean-owned mining enterprise Nimba Mining Company (NMC) signed its mining convention at the Presidency of the Republic, which was subsequently approved by... 


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... 


Alumina loading for transport
Hindalco aims to kick-start an alumina pricing revolution, columnist says
2nd October 2026 By: Reuters

The market for the raw material needed to produce aluminium is both huge and highly opaque despite the best efforts of both exchanges and price reporting agencies. The London Metal Exchange (LME)... 


Managem cobalt mine in Morocco
Moroccan miner Managem's first-half profit jumps as prices, production rise
25th September 2026 By: Reuters

Morocco's largest mining group Managem said on Friday its first-half profit attributable to shareholders surged to 3.778-billion dirhams ($395-million) from 380-million dirhams a year earlier,... 


Rail locomotive
Wabtec signs $700m Simandou locomotive services agreement
22nd September 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

NYSE-listed Wabtec Corporation has announced a more than $700-million long-term services agreement with public-private joint venture La Compagnie du TransGuinéen (CTG) to support its fleet of new... 


Bauxite being loaded onto a ship in Guinea
Guinea discussing alumina, energy investments with Glencore after bauxite deal, minister says
14th September 2026 By: Reuters

Guinea is discussing investment opportunities with Glencore in alumina refining and energy projects beyond last week's bauxite marketing deal, its mines minister said, as it seeks to diversify its... 


Kavango appoints new CEO
Kavango appoints new CEO
7th September 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed Kavango Resources has appointed Jasper Musadaidzwa as CEO and executive director, with immediate effect. Donald McAlister has stepped down from his role as nonexecutive chairperson... 


An image of Simandou
Iron-ore production set for further growth to 2030 – BMI
31st August 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Global iron-ore production growth will accelerate over 2026 to 2030, averaging 2.2% growth over that period, compared with 1.2% over the previous five years, with production expected to reach... 


Bauxite ore in hand
Alurion plans first drilling, PFS on Amargosa bauxite project
27th August 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Alurion Resources has started with infill drilling and bulk sample trenching at the Amargosa bauxite/gallium project, in Brazil, marking the transition from established resource scale to... 


Alumina being loaded onto a ship
Rusal derailment in Guinea halts alumina exports, sources say
24th August 2026 By: Reuters

A train operated by Russian aluminium producer Rusal derailed in Guinea's Dubreka prefecture over the weekend, cutting rail access to its Friguia alumina refinery, halting alumina exports and... 


Iron-ore mine
China July iron-ore imports slide from June as thinning steel margins curb appetite
21st August 2026 By: Reuters

China's iron-ore imports in July slipped by 4% from the prior month, as some domestic steelmakers began equipment maintenance amid shrinking steel margins, curbing appetite for the key steelmaking... 


Iron ore
BMI revises iron-ore price forecast downward to reflect weak global market activity, demand
19th August 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

BMI, a Fitch Solutions company, is revising down its iron-ore forecast to an average of $99/t from $101/t previously, noting that strong downside risks remain as weak mainland Chinese activity... 


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... 


Iron-ore pile
China July iron-ore imports slide from June as thinning steel margins curb appetite
7th August 2026 By: Reuters

China's iron-ore imports in July slipped by 4% from the prior month, as some domestic steelmakers began equipment maintenance amid shrinking steel margins, curbing appetite for the key steelmaking... 


Bauxite operations at Tinguilinta
Nimba secures mining convention
6th August 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Guinea bauxite miner Nimba Mining Company (NMC) reports that the signing of its mining convention has been concluded, establishing a clear and stable legal framework for the company to conduct... 


AngloGold Ashanti CEO Alberto Calderon.
AngloGold’s ‘extraordinary by any measure’ half year pays nigh $1bn in dividends
31st July 2026 By: Martin Creamer

“It's been an extraordinary period by any measure,"was the description of AngloGold Ashanti CEO Alberto Calderon of his company’s first-half performance when he presented second-quarter results of... 


An image of Resolute Mining CEO Chris Eger
Resolute advances priorities during interim period
30th July 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

West Africa-focused gold miner Resolute Mining continued to advance its operating, development and exploration priorities during the quarter ended June 30, while maintaining a strong balance sheet,... 


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