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Photo – Ore shipments from Simandou could exceed 20 million tonnes in 2026
Ore shipments from Simandou could exceed 20 million tonnes in 2026

Guinean ore is not yet set to replace Brazilian ore in China due to its high alumina content

Photo – Rio Tinto suspends iron ore mining at Simandou in Guinea
Rio Tinto suspends iron ore mining at Simandou in Guinea

The company announced that an investigation will be conducted into the tragic incident that occurred on February 14

Photo – The first commercial shipment of iron ore from Simandou has departed for China
The first commercial shipment of iron ore from Simandou has departed for China

Shipments from a large-scale mining complex in Guinea usher in a new era of iron ore supply to the global market

Photo – Global iron ore supply in 2026 will amount to 2.68 billion tons – Mysteel
Global iron ore supply in 2026 will amount to 2.68 billion tons – Mysteel

Africa will be the key driver of growth in production volumes

Photo – The Simandou project will change the dynamics of the global iron ore market
The Simandou project will change the dynamics of the global iron ore market

China seeks to strengthen its influence over trade in this raw material

Photo – SimFer plans first shipment of iron ore from Simandou in November
SimFer plans first shipment of iron ore from Simandou in November

The joint venture highlighted the progress made in the project's implementation

Photo – Simandou project will add 60 million tons of ore per year to the market
Simandou project will add 60 million tons of ore per year to the market

Rio Tinto sees room in the market for this raw material

Photo – Guinea expects Simandou to reach maximum production in second year of operation
Guinea expects Simandou to reach maximum production in second year of operation

The government expects two mines at the deposit to produce 30 million tons of ore each in the first year

Photo – Simandou iron ore project is 30-40% ready for launch
Simandou iron ore project is 30-40% ready for launch

Iron ore extraction is scheduled to begin in 2025