Guinea has officially launched operations for Nimba Mining Company, its first fully state-owned mining firm, with bauxite exports underway.
The event took place Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, in the port city of Kamsar and was led by Djiba Diakité, head of the Simandou Strategic Committee and chief of staff to the president.
Formed in August, Nimba Mining Company began exporting just three months later. The first shipment included 200,000 tons of high-grade bauxite under a 1.5 million-ton sales agreement signed in October.
Diakité said the shipment showed Guinea’s ability to manage key mining operations and drive industrial development with local leadership.
The company runs the Tinguilinta mine, one of Guinea’s largest bauxite deposits. It is owned through a national holding focused on extraction, processing and resource management.
Between August and October, the government carried out a restart program that included workforce training, equipment repairs and contract signings.
Mining Minister Bouna Sylla praised the speed of the restart, saying Guinea now had the skills needed to operate and develop its own mining projects.
Patrice L’Huillier, CEO of Nimba Mining Company, said the firm plans to grow into a national leader in both mining and processing. Future plans include expanding into gold, refining and mining services.
President Mamadi Doumbouya has also pushed for the local processing of bauxite to alumina to add more value inside the country.
After the launch ceremony, government officials met with elders in Kamsar to thank the local community for supporting the project.
KAMSAR, Guinea – Bantu Gazette
