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Republic of Guinea
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Mining
Compagnie des Bauxites de Guinée (CBG)
CBG is one of Guinea’s oldest and largest mining companies, founded in 1963 to extract and export high grade bauxite from the Sangarédi mining district in the Boké region. It is a joint venture between the Guinean government and the international Halco Mining consortium (which includes global mining firms). CBG produces and transports bauxite via rail and port facilities, making it a cornerstone of Guinea’s bauxite export economy.
Société Minière de Boké (SMB)
https://www.smb-guinee.com/en/home/
SMB, established in 2014, is a major bauxite producer and exporter in Guinea and has grown rapidly to become one of the leading mining operators in the country. It is part of the SMB Winning Consortium, a partnership involving international investors. SMB operates multiple bauxite mining sites and has developed significant port and rail infrastructure to support exports, contributing a substantial share of Guinea’s national bauxite output.
Manufacturing
Société des Boissons Rafraîchissantes de Guinée (SOBRAGUI)
SOBRAGUI is Guinea’s largest beverage manufacturer, specializing in the industrial production and bottling of beers, soft drinks, and energy drinks. Founded in 1948 and now a subsidiary of Groupe Castel BGI, the company operates major production facilities in Conakry and Kissidougou and markets popular brands such as Castel Beer, 33 Export, Guini, and Guiluxe. It also emphasizes quality standards and sustainability in packaging and resource use.
Odhav Multi Industries SA (OMI)
Odhav Multi Industries SA is a leading steel manufacturing company in Guinea and West Africa, headquartered in the Massayah Industrial Zone near Conakry. The company focuses on steel production, recycling iron, and industrial innovation, with a significant manufacturing capacity that supports construction, infrastructure, and industrial projects in the region. OMI also has diversified interests in related sectors such as power generation and materials supply.
Agricultural Processing
Groupe Babia Guinée
https://www.groupebabia.com/agrobusiness.php
Description:
Groupe Babia Guinée is a major agro industrial group in Guinea focused on value added processing of agricultural products. It works with local producers and partners to process and market products such as cashew nuts, cocoa, coffee, sesame, soy, honey, and fruit juices using modern transformation equipment. The company emphasizes quality and innovation in producing agro food products for local and regional markets.