Guinea’s Iron-Ore Programme Now Has a Spending Rulebook
Simandou 2040 now carries five non-negotiable rules on execution, spending quality, project maturity, local content and ministers in the field.
September 6, 2026Topic
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A Rubbish Mountain Fell on Conakry Days Before the Clearance
At least 32 people died when the Dar-es-Salam dump collapsed in Conakry on 23 August 2026, three days after ministers...
August 25, 2026
Guinea Moves Toward New US$425 Million IMF Financing Deal
Guinea IMF financing: a staff-level deal on a 41-month Extended Credit Facility could unlock about $425 million, with IMF board...
August 13, 2026
Guinea Army Loyalty Pledged to President Doumbouya After Rebuke
Guinea’s military high command has publicly reaffirmed its loyalty to President Mamady Doumbouya, signalling unity after a wave of criticism...
August 4, 2026
Guinea’s Simandou Ships Its First Iron Ore to China
Simandou iron ore has begun flowing from Guinea to China, opening one of the world's largest mines and loosening Australia's...
July 2, 2026
Guinea’s Bauxite Boom Makes It Africa’s Fastest-Growing Economy
Guinea shipped a record 183 million tonnes of bauxite in 2025, fueling 8.8% GDP growth—Africa's fastest. See how Guinea bauxite...
July 1, 2026