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Road Safety: The safety campaign along the Simandou corridor concludes in Forécariah

March 2, 2026

Forécariah, Republic of Guinea – A mobile safety awareness campaign engaged with communities along the full Simandou corridor from 10 to 23 February 2026, showcasing safe road-side behaviours through activities and in-person engagement.

Rio Tinto supported the NGO Club des Amis du Monde (CAM), alongside administrative authorities and mining companies operating in the area, to deliver this safety focused awareness campaign. The campaign followed the length of the Simandou corridor, from Kérouané to Forécariah, which represents the non-managed scope of the project, developed by Baowu Winning Consortium Simandou (BWCS).

Traffic along the corridor has increased due to construction activity. Rio Tinto is committed to supporting our partners in engagement and prevention, to keep communities safe in the wider Simandou project.

A closing ceremony was held in Forécariah, bringing together the Prefect of Forécariah, the Mayor of Allasoyah, the President of CAM, representatives of Rio Tinto and Baowu Winning Consortium Simandou, as well as defence and security forces, technical services, transport operators, traditional authorities and members of the media.

Speaking at the ceremony, Guillaume Rey, Senior CSP Advisor at Rio Tinto and project lead, highlighted the importance of collective action:

“The health and safety of communities, road users, employees and contractors remain an absolute priority. Through this road safety campaign, we are supporting awareness-raising and local capacity building to help promote safer behaviours and reduce risks on the road.”

At the conclusion of the ceremony, a charter was signed by participating stakeholders, formalising a shared commitment to continue road safety actions and reinforcing cooperation between authorities, civil society and industry partners.

Key results of the program to date:

More than 260,000 people reached;
155 awareness‑raising sessions conducted;
120 community agents recruited;
Nearly 250 km of roads assessed, including two school safety assessments;
Road monitoring committees established in all relevant prefectures.