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Simandou Iron Ore Project

Sector: Rail • Location: Guinea

Source: IndexBox

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Under Construction

The Simandou iron ore mine in Guinea is set to reshape the global iron ore market, with expectations of first shipments by the end of the year and a peak production capacity of 120 million metric tons annually. The project is significant for its scale and the infrastructural challenges it presents, including a 620-kilometer rail line and a new port.

Status
Under Construction
Sector
Rail, Metal, Steel
Location
Guinea
Updated
22 Jul 2026
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The project “Simandou Iron Ore Project” is an infrastructure initiative in the Rail sector, located in Guinea. Taiyo aggregates data on it from IndexBox.

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2026-07-22

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The Simandou iron ore mine in Guinea is set to reshape the global iron ore market, with expectations of first shipments by the end of the year and a peak production capacity of 120 million metric tons annually. The project is significant for its scale and the infrastructural challenges it presents, including a 620-kilometer rail line and a new port.

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Mining

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Guinea

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Rail, Metal, Steel

Article published date

2025-02-28

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