Guinea’s Iron Frontier

What does it take to turn one of the world’s richest iron deposits into a global export hub? Eastern Guinea has become a focal point in the global race for high-grade iron ore. Mongabay has traced the rapid expansion of two of Guinea’s largest iron ore projects in the Simandou range and the Nimba Mountains, as mines, railways and ports move from plan to reality. Our coverage examines what this shift means for communities, waterways and farmland, alongside the risks it poses to chimpanzees, rare bats, and a World Heritage landscape under growing pressure.

In the Nimba Mountains, a film examines the paradox of mining-funded conservation

Hopes and fears as Guinea exports iron ore from Simandou mines

Rare bats at risk as iron ore mine advances in Guinea’s Nimba Mountains

Setback for Guinea mine that threatens World Heritage chimp reserve

A rush for ‘green’ iron is on in Guinea. Will chimpanzees be a casualty?

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