Resolute Mining Limited and Nimba Mining Gold S.A., a affiliate of the Guinean state-owned mining group Nimba Mining Company S.A. jointly signed the articles of association of Landaya Gold SAS (“Landaya” which means “trust” in one of the local language), their joint venture which will take forward the development of gold projects in the Republic of Guinea.
The articles of association were signed by Mr Patrice L’HUILLIER, representative ofNimba Mining Gold S.A., and by Mr Karl AKUESON, Vice President Growth, for Resolute Mining Limited. Incorporation of the company is being finalised with the relevant authorities.
The signing gives effect to the strategic memorandum of understanding (the “MoU”) entered into between the two companies on 31 March 2026.Landaya will be responsible for assessing, exploring and, where appropriate, developingthe gold-bearing areas identified in Guinea, building on the preliminary assessmentcarried out by the technical teams of both companies. The company forms part of NMC’s strategy to diversify beyond the bauxite sector, supported by the Government of Guinea and in line with the Simandou 2040 Vision and Programme, as well as Resolute’s growth strategy in West Africa’s established gold jurisdictions.
Landaya is owned 50% by Resolute Mining and 50% by NMG, and its registered office is in Conakry.
Mr Patrice L’Huillier, Managing Director of NMC, said:“With Landaya Gold, we are moving from intention to action. Following the signing of our memorandum of understanding, we are giving our partnership a joint legal vehicle capable of delivering gold projects that will make a real difference to Guinea. This company is Guinean in its roots and international in its standards: it will help strengthen local content, train talent and create lasting value for the State and for communities, in line with the guidelines of the Simandou 2040 Programme and the vision of the Ministry of Mines and Geology, NMC and NMG’s technical supervisory authority.”
Mr Karl Akueson, Vice President Growth at Resolute, said:“The creation of Landaya Gold marks a decisive step in our commitment to Guinea. It reflects the trust built with the Government of Guinea and the Ministry of Mines and Geology in particular, and gives us the framework we need to advance with rigour and transparency on areas of interest with strong potential. True to our more than 30-year history in West Africa, we will carry out this work to the highest standards of safety, environmental performance and value sharing with communities and the State.”
About Nimba Mining Company S.A. and Nimba Minig Gold S.A.
Nimba Mining Gold S.A. (NMG) is a Guinean company dedicated to the development of the gold sector and placed under the supervision of the Ministry of Mines and Geology. NMG aims to carry out and develop gold projects that contribute to the development of Guinea's mineral resources and the creation of value for the country. It is in line with the Nimba Mining Company (NMC) and the ambition to strengthen Guinea's participation in the development of its mining resources.
