Rio Tinto Announces Plans for 26-Year Iron Ore Mining Project in Guinea's Simandou Mountains
Rio Tinto's Megaproject in Simandou Mountains
Rio Tinto, a prominent mining giant, has unveiled plans for an ambitious iron ore mining venture in Guinea's ecologically sensitive region, Simandou.
Environmental Implications
The scale of the project: Rio Tinto aims to extract 1.5 billion tonnes of iron ore over a span of 26 years from the habitat of endangered chimpanzees.
Sustainability Concerns: The project has raised questions about the balance between economic development and wildlife conservation.
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