Guinea, GAC, EGA Reach Settlement to Resolve Bauxite Supply Disputes and Ensure Industry Stability

Published: May 6, 2026 18:14

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[SMM Aluminum Express News] Guinea, together with Guinea Alumina Corporation and Emirates Global Aluminium, has reached an amicable settlement to resolve disputes related to GAC’s suspended operations and disrupted bauxite supply. Under the agreement, Guinea will compensate GAC as part of the transfer of assets for the Sangarédi bauxite project, while bauxite supply agreements between Compagnie des Bauxites de Guinée and EGA will be renewed under updated commercial terms, supporting stability in the bauxite-to-aluminum supply chain.

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