"Simandou Construction Linked to Water and Soil Pollution in Guinea" Discovery Alert, 30 July 2025

A comprehensive investigation by Advocates for Community Alternatives collected and analyzed 19 water samples along the railway corridor and mining areas [...].

• Elevated acidity levels making water unsafe for human consumption without treatment
• Bacterial contamination exceeding World Health Organization safety guidelines
• Visible contamination in previously pristine water sources used by local communities
• Degradation of fishing areas in the coastal Moribayah region, threatening traditional livelihoods

[...] high acidity levels [...] poses direct threats to community health, especially for vulnerable populations like children and pregnant women.

[...] 19 soil samples collected throughout the project area revealed additional environmental concerns:

• Heavy metal concentrations exceeding agricultural safety thresholds
• Acidification of previously fertile farmland
• Contamination patterns correlating with construction activity zones
• Potential long-term impacts on food security for communities dependent on subsistence farming

Residents in several coastal settlements have reported structural damage to their homes, including:

• Wall cracks appearing in homes following construction activities
• Foundation settling issues correlating with nearby blasting operations
• Damage to community infrastructure including water collection systems
• Vibration impacts from heavy machinery and transport vehicles