Friendly meeting between IBS Group, THALES, the Guinean Ministry of Defense, and the Guinean Air Force
A major project moves forward, first and foremost, thanks to the people driving it.
When it comes to a large-scale project, there is often much talk about plans, schedules, and equipment. Less is said about the very thing that propels everything else: the relationships between the people behind the initiative.
Tinguilinta: from start-up to ongoing operations
IBS Nimba’s operations at the Tinguilinta bauxite mine began on March 4, 2026. In less than five weeks, the site transitioned from a single-shift operation to continuous, 24/7 activity, running three shifts. The scope of work covers the entire upstream process prior to rail transport: drilling and extraction to prepare the mine faces, loading and […]
Nimba Mining’s mining agreement secures the Tinguilinta contract
On August 3, 2026, at the Office of the President of the Republic, Nimba Mining Company (NMC) signed the mining agreement governing its operations. Approved by decree, the agreement comes exactly one year to the day after the company’s establishment; it is 100% owned by the Guinean state. The document establishes the fiscal, customs, environmental, […]
Conakry hosts the first Simandou Mining Summit
From November 11 to 14, 2026, Conakry will host the inaugural Simandou Mining Summit. Organized by the Guinean state, the summit brings together governments, investors, mining companies, and financial institutions to focus on the implementation of the “Simandou 2040” program. The event spans four days. An invitation-only opening ceremony will take place on November 11 […]