Simandou Iron Ore Deposit Development
Sector: Steel • Location: Guinea
Source: Sunday World
The Simandou iron-ore deposit in Guinea is a vast project considered the world's largest untapped high-grade iron-ore reserve. It is expected to produce up to 120 million tonnes of iron ore annually once fully operational. The project is part of Guinea's broader economic transformation strategy, including 122 priority projects across infrastructure, agriculture, education, and healthcare under the
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Steel, Raw Materials, Power Generation (CCGT), Manufacturing (Industrial), Metal, Education
- Location
- Guinea
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Sunday World
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Description | The Simandou iron-ore deposit in Guinea is a vast project considered the world's largest untapped high-grade iron-ore reserve. It is expected to produce up to 120 million tonnes of iron ore annually once fully operational. The project is part of Guinea's broader economic transformation strategy, including 122 priority projects across infrastructure, agriculture, education, and healthcare under the Simandou 2040 development programme. |
Original sector | Mining |
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Country | Guinea |
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Source | Sunday World |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Steel, Raw Materials, Power Generation (CCGT), Manufacturing (Industrial), Metal, Education |
Article published date | 2026-03-18 |
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