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In Simandou mountains, Guinea prepares to cash in on iron ore...
08 Oct, 2025 07:40 192 min read
Guinea's monumental Simandou iron ore project, launched after decades of delays, promises economic transformation but carries heavy costs. The $20 billion venture includes a new railway and port, yet it has caused severe environmental damage and devastated local livelihoods like fishing. Affected communities report insufficient compensation and growing disillusionment despite the national economic potential. A cloud of secrecy hangs over the project as the key agreement remains unpublished, violating transparency laws. The ultimate challenge is ensuring this mining boom does not come at the expense of the nation's most vulnerable citizens and its environment.... More