Guinea-Bissau president attends Simandou mining summit
President Horta-Inta joined leaders and investors in Conakry to promote investment in the Simandou iron ore project.
Guinea-Bissau President General Horta-Inta is attending the first Simandou International Mining Summit in Conakry, Guinea, from November 11 to 14, 2026. The summit, organized by the Guinean government, aims to promote investment opportunities linked to the Simandou project, one of Africa's largest iron ore developments.
Horta-Inta's participation is at the invitation of Guinean President Mamadi Doumbouya, underscoring cooperation between the two nations. Doumbouya highlighted the project's progress, stating that a mine, railway, and port are all in motion and will not stop. He appealed for new partnerships in mining, energy, agriculture, logistics, digital technologies, and tourism.
The Simandou project has been described as a reality transformed from decades of delays. Guinean President Doumbouya emphasized cooperation based on shared value and mutual respect when addressing international investors at the summit.
Why it mattersPresident Horta-Inta's attendance at the Simandou summit signals potential new partnerships in mining and other sectors for Guinea-Bissau.