Media Centre

Welcome to our media centre. Here you will find the latest news and updates from SimFer and the progress we are making on the Simandou project.

Press releases

CONAKRY, Guinea – (BUSINESS WIRE) – The President of the Republic of Guinea today joined project partners WCS[1], Baowu, Chinalco and Rio Tinto in a ceremony at the port in Forécariah prefecture to mark the start of operations at Simandou,...

Another major step forward to the operationalisation of La Compagnie du TransGuinéen (CTG) Conakry, République de Guinée – SimFer, la coentreprise entre le Gouvernement de la République de Guinée, Rio Tinto et le consortium CIOH dirigé par Chinalco, a franchi...

First shipment from the SimFer mine is schedule to November this year. Conakry, Republic of Guinea – SimFer, the joint venture between the Government of the Republic of Guinea, Rio Tinto, and the CIOH consortium led by Chinalco, has provided...

Features

At SimFer, safety is more than a checklist, it’s a mindset, a culture and a commitment that unites us all. The tragic loss of our colleague, Morlaye Camara, reminded us that safety must shape every decision we make. This reflection...

Along the trails of the Simandou Corridor, a new momentum is being felt. It’s not just the movement of machinery at construction sites, but also the emergence of young people, driven by renewed ambition. Since May 2025, Rio Tinto Guinea...

In Guinea’s age-old and dynamic landscape, the Simandou project is more than a world-class mining and infrastructure initiative: it is a living testament to international cooperation, cultural integration, and shared human progress. From the highlands of Simandou to the coastal...