Simandou Iron Ore Project
Sector: Steel • Location: Bela Province, Guinea
Source: China Daily - Global Edition
The Simandou project in southeastern Guinea is a major iron ore mining operation with an integrated industrial chain including mining, railway, port, and maritime transport. It involves two blocks: the southern section developed by Chinalco and Rio Tinto, and the northern section managed by Baowu Group and the Winning Consortium. The project aims to reach an annual production capacity of 120 milli
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Steel, Rail, Mass Transit, Metal, Manufacturing (Industrial), Seaport, Warehouse
- Location
- Bela Province, Guinea
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- China Daily - Global Edition
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Description | The Simandou project in southeastern Guinea is a major iron ore mining operation with an integrated industrial chain including mining, railway, port, and maritime transport. It involves two blocks: the southern section developed by Chinalco and Rio Tinto, and the northern section managed by Baowu Group and the Winning Consortium. The project aims to reach an annual production capacity of 120 million tons and position Guinea as the world's third-largest iron ore supplier. |
Original sector | Mining and Transport |
Location
Country | Guinea |
State | Bela Province |
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Source | China Daily - Global Edition |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Steel, Rail, Mass Transit, Metal, Manufacturing (Industrial), Seaport, Warehouse |
Article published date | 2025-12-06 |
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