Rio Tinto Suspends Simandou Mine Work After Worker Death in Guinea

Rio Tinto has suspended all activities at its SimFer mine site, part of the larger Simandou iron ore project in Guinea, following the death of a contract worker. The company expressed condolences and committed to supporting affected colleagues while cooperating with authorities on a thorough investigation. Incoming CEO Simon Trott plans to travel to Guinea to oversee the response and reaffirm Rio Tinto's commitment to workplace safety. The Simandou project, a major mining and infrastructure development in Africa, is poised to impact the global iron ore market with first shipments expected in November, though the timeline's potential disruption remains unclear. Rio Tinto has not provided further details on the incident or its impact on the project's progress. This suspension highlights the ongoing challenges in operating large-scale mining projects in the region.