Guinea Revokes 51 Mining Licenses Amid Compliance Crackdown

On May 16, 2025, the government of Guinea, led by interim President Mamady Doumbouya, announced the revocation of 51 mining licenses, marking a significant shift toward tighter state control over the country’s mineral resources. The decision was formalized through a presidential decree and publicly confirmed by Information Minister Fana Soumah, who stated that the licenses—deemed non-compliant—were returned “free of charge” to the state. The move is widely seen as a direct assertion of Guinea’s intent to enforce its mining code and refocus mineral exploitation in alignment with national development priorities.