Guinean Workers Fearful of Mass Job Losses After Mining Permits Cancelled

Since May 2025, authorities in Conakry have revoked more than 300 mining permits from companies operating across Guinea’s vast mineral sectors, sparking widespread uncertainty among thousands of workers. While the government has stressed its commitment to preserving jobs, anxiety is growing among those now facing redundancy.

The fate of Guinea’s mining workers hangs in the balance, with fears growing over widespread job losses and social fallout as the dust settles from a sweep of regulatory…