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.
A significant milestone for the project, which is on track for the first production at the end of the year. Conakry, Républic of Guinea – SimFer, the joint venture between the Government of Guinea, Rio Tinto, and Chinalco-led CIOH consortium,...
Reopening will improve access to SimFer mine and surrounding construction. Beyla, Republic of Guinea – SimFer, the joint venture between the Government of Guinea, Rio Tinto and China Iron Ore Holdings (CIOH), has completed the renovation of the runway at...
Conakry, Guinea – Rio Tinto and SimFer participated in the National Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Workshop, held from 22 to 23 April 2025 in Conakry. The workshop, organised by the Ministry of Mines and Geology in collaboration with the...
In the daily bustle of a mining project as vast as Simandou, a few faces stand out, living witnesses to the site’s evolution and its people. Sekou Condé is one of them. With 18 years of experience at Rio Tinto...
Coexisting with a Western Chimpanzee at Simandou Mining operations often take place in some of the most remote areas on Earth, from the vast expanse of the Gobi Desert to the rugged mountains of Argentina. In these unique and precious...
Kadiatou is redefining what it means to be a woman in the mining sector in Guinea and inspiring young girls to do the same. Kadiatou is a human rights advisor for our Simandou project in Guinea, Africa. But her role...
