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Guinea

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


The Simandou iron-ore operation in Guinea
Guinea’s Simandou iron exports surge six months after first ore
3rd June 2026 By: Bloomberg

Exports from Guinea’s Simandou iron-ore project surged in May, six months after the first shipment to China, marking a milestone in the ramp-up of the high-grade mine that has the potential to... 


The Gold Room and smelter at Fortuna's Séguéla’ underground mining operation
West Africa a development hotspot – miner
29th May 2026 By: Halima Frost

Mining development in West Africa is entering a new growth phase shaped around the development of more technically complex projects, particularly underground mining opportunities; higher... 


Copper cathode produced in the DRC
China’s Jinchuan says $145m missing in Congo mine probe
26th May 2026 By: Bloomberg

Jinchuan Group International Resources Co said an independent probe found that nearly $145-million was siphoned from its copper and cobalt operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo through... 


A bauxite mine in Guinea
Chalco agrees to build alumina plant in Guinea for $1bn
22nd May 2026 By: Bloomberg

Aluminum Corp of China, the country’s largest State-owned producer of the lightweight metal, has agreed to invest $1-billion in an alumina plant in Guinea to tap local bauxite resources. Chalco, as... 


Bauxite ore in hand
Brazilian Rare Earths announces newco spinout to manage bauxite project
19th May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Brazilian Rare Earths (BRE) has announced plans to demerge its 100%-owned Amargosa bauxite/gallium project in Brazil, into a newly formed ASX-listed company called Alurion Resources.... 


AngloGold Ashanti CEO Alberto Calderon.
AngloGold delivers record free cash flow
8th May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The record first-quarter (Q1) free cash flow of $1.2-billion delivered by AngloGold Ashanti is almost triple the Q1 2025 amount, following steady performances from most of its operating assets and... 


Republic of Guinea, GAC, EGA reach agreement
Republic of Guinea, GAC, EGA reach agreement
6th May 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Guinea, represented by its Minister of Mines and Geology Bouna Sylla, has reached an amicable settlement with Guinea Alumina Corporation (GAC) and Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) to definitively... 


Rio Tinto's QIT project site, in Madagascar
Jesuits in Britain consider divesting from Rio Tinto over environmental concerns
6th May 2026 By: Reuters

The Jesuits in Britain, a Catholic religious order, may sell its stake in Rio Tinto following unsuccessful engagement with the mining giant over environmental concerns in Madagascar and Guinea, its... 


Arrow Minerals samples from Guinea
Arrow signs MoU with Guinea mineral rights manager to get clarity on permits, buys into Aus copper project
28th April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Having suspended all of its Guinea-based activities owing to uncertainty over exploration permits last year, ASX-listed Arrow Minerals has now signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a... 


Mining leaders to explore resource nationalism and licence security at arbitration conference
24th April 2026

With a growing number of African nations seeking to assert greater control over their natural resources, the resulting renegotiation of mining deals has, in certain instances, created significant... 


Can resource nationalism lead to value-adding partnerships in Africa’s critical minerals sector?
Can resource nationalism lead to value-adding partnerships in Africa’s critical minerals sector?
24th April 2026 By: Tracy Klückow

The role of governments in supply chains has become quite topical of late, especially amid the bold moves made by the US to take national ownership of supply chains. In Africa, resource nationalism... 


Resolute's Syama mine
Resolute on track to meet full-year guidance
23rd April 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed Resolute Mining has reported a positive start to this year at both its operations in Senegal and Mali, as well as at its development and exploration projects. In its report for the... 


Mining Leaders to Explore Resource Nationalism and Licence Security at Arbitration Conference
Mining Leaders to Explore Resource Nationalism and Licence Security at Arbitration Conference
22nd April 2026

With a growing number of African nations seeking to assert greater control over their natural resources, the resulting renegotiation of mining deals has, in certain instances, created significant... 


Sukari openpit
Capital confident of meeting full-year revenue target after record first quarter
21st April 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed mining services company Capital has reported record revenue of $101.7-million for the quarter ended March 31 – a 41.6% increase year-on-year and a 9.7% increase quarter-on-quarter. In... 


Drill rig at the Kiniero project
Kiniéro gold project, Guinea – update
10th April 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The Kiniéro mine has made a strong start to production following commercial production in February. 


Predictive Discovery-Robex merger cleared for implementation
Predictive Discovery-Robex merger cleared for implementation
8th April 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Africa-focused Predictive Discovery and Robex Resources will proceed with their proposed merger after all conditions precedent were satisfied or waived, paving the way for completion later this... 


Robex ramps up Kiniero output after first gold pour
7th April 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

West Africa-focused Robex Resources has reported a strong start to production at its Kiniero gold mine in Guinea, following the achievement of commercial production in February, with output... 


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