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Guinea mining sector and economic development

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Guinea is advancing its mining sector through increased state control and large-scale infrastructure development. The state-owned Nimba Mining Company signed its first mining convention as part of the Simandou 2040 programme, which seeks to develop a full value chain from bauxite to aluminium. Concurrently, the SimFer joint venture reported exporting 2.2 million tonnes of iron ore in the first half of 2026, supported by a railway that is fully operational and port facilities nearing completion. Following the commencement of Simandou production in late 2025, the World Bank and Guinea launched a Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for 2027–2033. This partnership aims to leverage the country’s iron-ore reserves to drive economic diversification and sustainable growth. Ousmane Diagana, World Bank Vice President for Western and Central Africa, noted that the project represents a “historic opportunity to create jobs and investment rather than just exporting raw materials.” To support this, the World Bank Group will provide approximately $471 million in IDA financing during the first three years to focus on fiscal management, education, health, and infrastructure. Economic cooperation has expanded internationally, notably with the United Kingdom. During the fifth West and Central African Francophone (WCAF) Trade and Investment Forum in Conakry, Guinea and the UK announced an increase in their investment target from £1.8 billion to £2.7 billion. ~~Discussions between President Mamadi Doumbouya~~ To further integrate domestic stakeholders, the Ministry of Economy, Finance and ~~British officials focused on aligning investments with~~ Budget established the ~~Simandou 2040 programme.~~ Quarterly Economic Dialogue (DET), a consultative framework designed to address economic trends and reforms with private sector actors. Ismaël Nabé, Guinean Minister of Planning, International Cooperation, and Development, emphasized the necessity of translating ~~these~~ commitments into “concrete projects, job creation, and skill transfers” for the local population.

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