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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


Alumina being loaded onto a ship
Rusal derailment in Guinea halts alumina exports, sources say
Updated 6 hours ago 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... 


Rio Tinto iron-ore mine
China's CMRG tells some steel mills to halt talks with Rio Tinto for shipments from September, sources say
6th August 2026 By: Reuters

China's State-owned iron-ore buyer has directed some steel mills to halt negotiations with Rio Tinto for shipments from September, two sources said, escalating pressure on the world's top iron-ore... 


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,... 


A worker stacks copper plates
Zambia bets on Pan-African metals exchange to boost mining wealth
28th July 2026 By: Bloomberg

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema plans to spearhead the creation of a Pan-African minerals and metals exchange to help the continent capture greater benefits from its natural resources. The... 


An image of SimFer staff
Guinea iron-ore development reaches 74% completion
24th July 2026 By: Donna Slater

In focusing on the safe operational ramp-up of its Guinea-based Simandou iron-ore project, the SimFer joint venture (JV) is progressing with infrastructure delivery and sustained engagement across... 


An image of raw iron-ore
Big potential exists for African iron-ore – advisory
24th July 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

South Africa’s, Guinea’s and the Democratic Republic of Congo’s iron-ore sectors are expected to grow significantly in the coming years, owing to the large “high-quality” iron-ore reserves in these... 


A lithium mine in Zimbabwe
Chinese firms help Zimbabwe secure $300m for lithium mine
23rd July 2026 By: Bloomberg

Mutapa Energy Resources, Zimbabwe’s State-owned lithium miner, has secured $300-million from a group of companies, which includes Chinese entities, to develop its facilities in the Southern African... 


Bauxite being loaded onto a ship in Guinea
Guinea first-half bauxite exports hit record high on Chinese demand
23rd July 2026 By: Reuters

Guinea's bauxite exports jumped 15% to a record high in the first half of 2026, official data showed, driven by robust Chinese demand despite mounting pressure on smaller producers from rising fuel... 


Steel rolls
China's steel sector looks weaker than it is, reverse for iron-ore - Reuters
21st July 2026 By: Reuters

China's steel sector presents something of a dilemma in trying to work out if it is soft and likely to continue to weaken, or whether it is actually performing quite strongly given the subdued... 


The Reko Diq project area
Capital reports record revenue in the second quarter
16th July 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Mining services company Capital has reported another quarterly revenue record of $117.3-million for the three months ended June 30. This contributed to stronger-than-expected revenue of... 


Drilling core from the Odienne project
Predictive Discovery buys minority stake in West Africa-focused explorer
15th July 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Predictive Discovery will invest about $10-million, or about C$14.15-million, in TSX-V-listed exploration company Awalé Resources in exchange for about 12.3% of Awalé's shares. “Awalé is... 


Ore in truck
China expands strategic mineral toolkit with new investment firm
13th July 2026 By: Bloomberg

A new, Beijing-backed mining investment vehicle is aimed at bolstering China’s grip on overseas resources, as the country pushes back against US and European efforts to curb its dominance of the... 


Fortuna Mining's Seguela gold mine
Fortuna expects Senegal gold project permit within weeks, CEO says
9th July 2026 By: Reuters

Fortuna Mining expects to receive the final permit for its Diamba Sud gold project in Senegal within weeks, its chief executive told Reuters, adding that with government support the country could... 


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