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The Shipping Mogul Who Carved a Route to China’s African Mining Prize...
12 Nov, 2025 07:48 73 min read
Through relentless determination and an unorthodox strategy that prioritized building infrastructure first, former seafarer Sun Xiushun succeeded where major Western miners had stalled for decades, unlocking Guinea's massive Simandou iron ore deposit. His methods, honed in earlier bauxite ventures, involved self-funding, cost-saving direct management, and a tireless focus on execution, even at the expense of traditional timelines and safety protocols. This progress forced a collaboration with Rio Tinto, brokered by the Guinean government, making the project a landmark achievement for all involved and a strategic demonstration of China's infrastructure prowess in Africa amid global trade tensions.... More