We break down how Guinea’s Simandou megaproject finally moved high-grade iron ore from the mountains to the coast, and why the shared rail-and-port model could reshape West African trade. The episode also explores the deal’s 35-year state transfer clause, open-access freight mandate, and the risk of a resource windfall triggering Dutch disease.

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This episode breaks down the shocking regional freight penalty in West Africa, where moving cargo inland can cost more than shipping it across the ocean. It also explores how Simandou’s new railway and deepwater ports could transform logistics, unlock stranded mineral wealth, and reshape global steel production.

DISCLAIMER: This program is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, legal or tax advice. All financial decisions require independent research and due diligence. Consult a qualified professional before making any financial or investment decision.

This episode breaks down the shocking regional freight penalty in West Africa, where moving cargo inland can cost more than shipping it across the ocean. It also explores how Simandou’s new railway and deepwater ports could transform logistics, unlock stranded mineral wealth, and reshape global steel production.

DISCLAIMER: This program is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, legal or tax advice. All financial decisions require independent research and due diligence. Consult a qualified professional before making any financial or investment decision.

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