In the heart of the Sahara Desert lies a marvel of human resilience, the Iron Ore Train of Mauritania, one of the longest trains in the world. Stretching over 2.5 kilometers, this steel leviathan ...

State-controlled mining company Société Nationale Industrielle et Minière, which has had a monopoly on iron ore exports from Mauritania for the last 50 years, was initially unwilling to provide access ...