Worker dies at Rio Tinto mine in Guinea

A contract worker has died at Rio Tinto’s SimFer mine within the Simandou iron ore project in Guinea, prompting the suspension of work at the site. CEO Simon Trott plans to visit Guinea, emphasizing the company’s commitment to safety and the need to learn from the incident. A review indicated multiple fatalities among local workers during the project’s construction, raising concerns about safety practices. Rio Tinto holds a 53% stake in the SimFer consortium, which oversees Blocks 3 and 4 of the concession.

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