Arrow Minerals shares quarterly update, demonstrates resilience amid mining uncertainties at Guinea

On January 21, Arrow Minerals Limited published its December 2025 quarterly update, reporting prudent management of cash reserves and continued dialogue with Guinea authorities to clarify the status of its mineral tenements. Since its shares are under voluntary suspension, Arrow has yet to receive formal confirmation on tenure outcomes. However, the peaceful presidential election and Arrow’s progress in its Niagara Bauxite and Simandou North Iron projects indicate a positive influence on the mineral tenure scenario and forthcoming projects. 

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David Flanagan, Managing Director, stated, “The Company continues to work closely with senior stakeholders in Guinea to obtain clarity on the status of its tenements, following media reports in the June 2025 quarter regarding nationwide tenure matters.” It appears that through dialogues with government officials, “the Guinean authorities are undertaking a comprehensive assessment of each tenement, including a review of the technical and operational capacity of the associated licence holders.” The company awaits disclosure of the outcome once the assessment is completed.

Throughout the phase of suspension, Arrow Minerals continued to “emphasise our strong track record of active work on the ground and demonstrated capability to advance and develop these projects,” added Flanagan. 

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The update also referred to broader developments in Guinea’s mining sector, including the successful completion and commissioning of the Simandou Iron Ore Project and its associated multi-user rail and port infrastructure, which included global shareholders such as Rio Tinto, Chinalco and Baowu alongside the Guinea Government. Arrow reported that these developments emphasise Guinea’s long-term strategic importance as a mining jurisdiction, despite current regulatory uncertainty. Additionally, it noted the successful completion of the referendum and the national presidential election.

New field activities were not reported throughout this quarter. Instead, Arrow prioritised stakeholder engagement, tenure clarity and balance-sheet discipline as its aim was to navigate the evolving regulatory landscape. The company has not yet received any official intimation from the Guinean Government as of this date.  

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