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Guinea
Rio Tinto set to hire PR firm Concerto

Mid-February, Anglo-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto brought on French PR agency Concerto to promote its joint venture with Simfer with potential financial backers, the Guinean government, and the general population. [...]

Published on 30/03/2023 at 05:40 GMT

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35°Nord
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Avisa Partners
Chinalco
Concerto
Jean-Baptiste Lignières
Mamadi Doumbouya
Rio Tinto
Simfer
Winning Consortium Simandou

Guinea
Rio Tinto puts finishing touches to Simandou mining project

The UK-Australian giant has been busy selecting subcontractors and discussing the sale price of iron with its Chinese buyers as it awaits its partner Chinalco's financial commitment to the project, hopefully in March. Rio Tinto has also been in talks with the Guinean junta.

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The $500m stand-off developing over Simandou

The two consortia involved in the Simandou iron ore project seem to be reluctant to pledge the $500m sought by the construction groups to restart the rail construction work that was stopped in 2022. These uncertainties are fuelling renewed tensions.

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Beijing triggers new dynamic at Simandou

The creation of Beijing's new iron ore purchasing arm, China Mineral Resources Group, led by Baowu Steel executives, is likely to entail changes for Chinese state firms involved in the two consortiums that own the colossal Guinean deposit.

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Doumbouya maintains ever tighter grip on mining sector

Moussa Magassouba, appointed head of the Guinean Ministry of Mines and Geology after the September 2021 coup, coordinates the beating heart of Guinean economy. However, he has been subject to frequent criticism from both civil society organisations and members of the government.

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Guinea's Minister of Mines Moussa Magassouba in front of a portrait of President Mamadi Doumbouya.

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The ousting of President Alpha Condé by Col Mamady Doumbouya has not, as yet, affected the country's mining operations. In company headquarters, mining executives are waiting for the junta's next moves and making plans to manage the transition.

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Concerto
Jean-Baptiste Lignières
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Winning Consortium Simandou

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Rio Tinto set to hire PR firm Concerto

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