Investment Opportunities in Guinea

Investment Opportunities in Guinea – 2025

Guinea, located in West Africa, is rich in natural resources and offers a range of investment opportunities across various sectors. The government, through the Agency for the Promotion of Private Investments (APIP-Guinea), is committed to facilitating and promoting investments to drive economic growth and development.

Mining & Minerals

• Simandou Iron Ore Project: One of the world's largest untapped high-grade iron ore deposits, the Simandou project includes a 600 km railway and a deep-water port. The project is expected to start production by the end of 2025.
• Alumina Refinery Development: A partnership with Guinea Alumina Corporation aims to build a second alumina refinery with an annual capacity of 2 million metric tons, slated for completion by 2026.

Agriculture & Agribusiness

• Agro-Processing: Investment potential in value addition for rice, maize, and cassava leveraging Guinea’s fertile land and favorable climate.
• Fisheries & Livestock: Growing demand and export potential in aquaculture and livestock sectors.

Energy & Renewable Resources

• Khoumagueli Solar Power Station: A 40MW solar plant near Linsan, expected to be the largest grid-connected, privately funded solar power station in Guinea.
• Hydropower Projects: Several rivers offer substantial hydropower potential to support both local use and energy exports.

Infrastructure & Transport

• Transguinean Railway: A 622 km railway will link the Simandou mining region with a new port at Morebaya, boosting mineral exports.
• Port Development: Ongoing upgrades to port infrastructure will ease trade flow and support large-scale import/export activities.

Real Estate & Urban Development

• Residential Housing: There is rising demand for low- and middle-income housing due to increasing urbanization.
• Commercial Real Estate: Investment opportunities exist in retail, business parks, and office space developments.

Education & Human Capital

• Vocational Training: Establishing training centers to support workforce development in mining, agriculture, and technical sectors.
• Higher Education: Expanding quality tertiary institutions is crucial to meet the needs of Guinea’s growing young population.