Guinea: temporary respite to oppositional disruptions

Summary: That political engagement is occurring between the Guinean government and Guinea’s top opposition in an environment absent a threat to bauxite mining operations places resolving the electoral grievances while safeguarding mining activity in a positive outlook. Analysis: Guinea’s current and a previous prime minister met recently in a bid to resolve electoral disputes ahead of legislative elections due in September. The engagement between the government and political opposition is confidence-building for the country, affirming a positive outlook for all-important bauxite mining and alumina refining operators in the country, notably Alcoa, Rio Tinto, and U.C. Rusal. Guinea has had difficulties …

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