Guinea Mining Guru
Fadi Wazni
Founder & CEO
United Mining Supply (UMS)

Quick Facts

Nationality:
Guinean
Industry Experience:
25+ years
Expertise:
Mining Logistics, Infrastructure Development, Resource-sector Management
Education:
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Influence Score:
Executive Summary

Over more than two decades, Fadi Wazni has evolved from a logistics entrepreneur into one of Guinea's most influential mining executives. His career is defined by the creation of UMS, the formation and growth of SMB-Winning, involvement in the Simandou iron ore project, the acquisition of Alteo, and advocacy for local mineral processing and infrastructure development. Today, he remains a key figure in shaping Guinea's mining, logistics, and industrial sectors.

Career Timeline
Early Career
Businessman in mining-related commerce
2002
Founded United Mining Supply (UMS)
2014–2015
Creation of SMB-Winning Consortium
2016–2018
Rise of SMB as a Mining Leader
2019
Entry into Simandou Iron Ore Project
2021
Acquisition of Alteo
2022
Simandou Infrastructure Agreement
2023
Expansion of UMS Africa Group
2023–Present
Diplomatic and Industrial Leadership (Honorary Consul of the Netherlands in Guinea, Visionary leader of UMS and SMB)
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