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The impact of bauxite mining on Guinea's political landscape is examined through a comprehensive analysis of its effects over the past fifty-five years. The book delves into the intricate relationships between mining activities and the social, economic, and political spheres, highlighting how these interactions have shaped local and national dynamics. Through this exploration, it sheds light on the broader implications of resource extraction in the region.

Introduction-A political Economic History of Guinea -- Framing Guinea: Mineral Extraction, Rent, and Stability -- Politics and Bauxite Mining Under Sekou Touré (1958-1984) -- Politics of Bauxite Mining Under Conte's regime (1984- 2008) -- A case study of the Compagnie des Bauxites de Guinee (1958- 2008) -- Conclusion.