(Ecofin Agency) - Société Minière de Boké (SMB) will participate in the 29th Fastmarkets Bauxite and Alumina event in Miami from April 2-4, 2025. Fastmarkets organizes this leading international forum, which is dedicated to the bauxite and alumina value chain.

For years, Guinea has been a powerhouse in the global bauxite market. This year, the West African nation should produce almost 55 million tonnes, consolidating its position as one of the top suppliers. Guinea mostly owes its success in this industry to Société Minière de Boké (SMB), the country’s top producer and exporter. The firm’s commitment and investments both boost the country’s reputation worldwide while contributing to the industry’s sustainable transformation.

SMB at the Heart of the Value Chain

Fastmarkets Bauxite and Alumina 2025 serves as a strategic platform for forging connections with stakeholders across the value chain. These stakeholders include producers, refiners, traders, logistics providers, policy-makers, and technical partners. SMB will actively participate in discussions alongside the conferences, offering its perspectives on the sector's current dynamics.

"Our participation in this event demonstrates our commitment to staying in touch with the major dynamics of the sector, after 10 years of existence. It is also an opportunity to share our Guinean experience of the global challenges facing the industry. International collaboration is essential if we are to build a more resilient and sustainable mining future," indicates Frédéric Bouzigues, Managing Director of Société Minière de Boké.

About Société Minière de Boké (SMB)

Société Minière de Boké (SMB) is Guinea's leading bauxite producer and exporter since its founding in 2014. SMB pioneered the construction of road, rail, and logistics infrastructure to support the bauxite value chain. By 2024, SMB's production will reach 55 million tonnes. Today, SMB accounts for 38% of national production and 39% of Guinea's bauxite exports. SMB has become a key mining operator and an economic catalyst, enabling Guinea to become the world's second-largest bauxite producer.

Complete details on the 29th Fastmarkets Bauxite and Alumina conference can be found at: 

https://www.fastmarkets.com/events/bauxite-and-alumina-2025/