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, Republic of Guinea – SimFer, the joint venture between the Government of the Republic of Guinea, Rio Tinto and the Chinalco-led CIOH consortium, has launched four local community development projects and celebrated the graduation of 120 women and girls...

Beyla, Republic of Guinea – SimFer, the joint venture between the Government of the Republic of Guinea, Rio Tinto and the Chinalco-led Chalco Iron Ore Holdings (CIOH) consortium, welcomed a delegation from the Department of Employment, Labor, and Social Protection...

SimFer updates on continued operational progress and key project milestones achieved. 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, provided today an...

Features

On the occasion of the International Day of Women in Mining, celebrated on June 15, Rio Tinto SimFer celebrates the women who contribute every day to the success of the Simandou project. Today, thousands of women across SimFer and our...

On 13 May 2026, suppliers, company leaders and government representatives gathered at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Conakry for the second edition of the Simandou Supplier Recognition Awards. From logistics and transport to catering, recruitment, construction and operations, our suppliers...

With the onset of the rainy season, malaria prevention is ever more important and is a priority across near-mine communities in Beyla, Kérouané and Forecariah. This illness is part of everyday life, primarily affecting children and pregnant women, and remains...