Gerard Rheinberger

MD Simandou Project: Rio Tinto

Gerard Rheinberger is the Managing Director for Rio Tinto’s Simandou Project. He is also Chairman of the Board of Simfer SA which holds the rights to Blocks 3 & 4 of the Simandou Project and associated infrastructure in Guinea.

Prior to this, Gerard was the Head of Rio Tinto’s global studies group. This group has the accountability to deliver order of magnitude, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies for Rio Tinto’s growth and closure projects.

Gerard is a geologist who previously held several positions in the Rio Tinto Exploration Group for 30 years in Australia and overseas. He has experience in multiple commodities and all phases of the exploration process from generative programs and grass roots exploration to advanced project evaluation studies.

Gerard holds an honours degree in geology and is a Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.

2025 Agenda Sessions

Country Showcase - Republic of Guinea

Keynote address: Simandou - a global catalyst

Panel 1: Simandou
To include the TransGuinean, sustainable and inclusive growth, human capital development, strategically diversifying the nation’s economic base beyond raw material exports and encouraging investors and international partners to implement Simandou 2040.
Panel 2: A basket of commodities: Bauxite, Gold, Diamonds, Base Metals and Rare Earths
Guinea's mineral wealth and potential, mining code and investment-friendly policies, infrastructure and strategic location, and commitment to sustainability and inclusive growth.

Tuesday 04 February 11:30 - 13:00 CTICC2

Intergovernmental Summit Track 2

Add to calendar 02/04/2025 11:30 02/04/2025 13:00 Country Showcase - Republic of Guinea

Keynote address: Simandou - a global catalyst

CTICC2 Africa/Johannesburg

Iron ore: Green infrastructure catapults Africa into a new era

Session is sponsored by Ivanhoe Atlantic

Part of the Redefining Critical Minerals programme (hosted as part of the Disruptive Discussions agenda on Wednesday)

Could Africa become the green infrastructure capital of the world?
What is iron ore's role In achieving this?
A key driver in delivering true economic wealth and building great and financially strong African nations

Wednesday 05 February 16:40 - 17:30 CTICC1

Disruptive Discussions

Add to calendar 02/05/2025 16:40 02/05/2025 17:30 Iron ore: Green infrastructure catapults Africa into a new era

Session is sponsored by Ivanhoe Atlantic

Part of the Redefining Critical Minerals programme (hosted as part of the Disruptive Discussions agenda on Wednesday)

Could Africa become the green infrastructure capital of the world?
What is iron ore's role In achieving this?
A key driver in delivering true economic wealth and building great and financially strong African nations

CTICC1 Africa/Johannesburg

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