# SimFer awards heavy mobile equipment contract to Komatsu and BIA Group for Simandou project

SimFer, a joint venture between the Government of Guinea, Rio Tinto and Chalco Iron Ore Holdings, awarded a contract to Komatsu Ltd and BIA Group to supply heavy mobile equipment, parts and maintenance services for the Simandou iron ore project in Guinea. The contract includes investment in local community projects.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2024-12-16
- Where: Simandou, Guinea, Guinea
- Status: announced
- Products: heavy mobile equipment, excavators, loaders, dozers, water trucks
- Sectors: [Mining Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/mining-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Rio Tinto](https://endata.com/companies/4215.md) (partner)
- [SimFer](https://endata.com/companies/15138.md) (customer)
- [Komatsu](https://endata.com/companies/15845.md) (supplier)
- [BIA](https://endata.com/companies/54602.md) (supplier)
- [Chalco Iron Ore Holdings](https://endata.com/companies/78952.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [simfer-sa.com](https://simfer-sa.com/en/media-centre/press-releases/a-major-contract-with-komatsu-ltd-and-the-bia-group-which-will-bring-significant-benefits-to-the-community/), 2024-12-16: "Our contract with Komatsu Ltd—a world leader in the manufacture of HME equipment, and BIA Group a well established distributor and service provider in Africa —will be invaluable in ensuring that our teams are equipped with the cutting-edge equipment and services to realise the full potential of the "

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