By. Danny Hoffman. The physical and psychic ruins of colonial mining practice in a small town in Liberia. Still from film Uppland. Around the 23-minute mark in the short film, Uppland, an unidentified voice speaks over a series of historical images of Yekepa, Liberia. Male and American, the speaker is presumably a former resident of the …

Liberia's Voluntary National Review commenced alongside the beginnings of the OVID-19 pandemic in 2020. As the pandemic spread very quickly across nations of the world and of Africa, lockdowns were put in place as a containment measure. It soon became clear that the VNR process will have to be undertaken despite unprecedented challenges.

After the termination of Delta Delta Mining Consolidated from the Western Cluster iron ore project bid, the United Kingdom-based Sable Mining bought a 36.5 percent stake in Delta Mining Consolidated in 2010 for US$36.9 million and set its focus on Wologizi, a mountain situated in Lofa County. It is viewed as the final significant …

The Head of Programs at Green Advocates International, Francis K. Colee, explains: "In Liberia, people are mainly using diggers and shovels to get involved with artisanal and small-scale mining. The process is very tedious and involves lots of digging. And all this work is to recover just a small stone in the soil.

CUIOM, is a highly mechanized opencast iron ore mine, situated in Bong County Republic of Liberia is selected for the study. The Iron Ore Deposit of CUIOM deposit strikes N-E 75° and spreads 35 Km

From a survey conducted by the Media WASH Network, sponsored by WaterAid in Liberia and sierra Leone, revealed that the delay in the disposal of the garbage in Monrovia and its environs is due to the deplorable condition of the road leading to the "MCC Solid Waste Site" in Whein Town, outside Monrovia. This road leading to the Site …

The steel and mining company first signed a 25-year deal with Liberia in 2005 and shipped the first iron ore from its Yekepa mine in 2011. It had been aiming to expand output to 15 million tonnes ...

Renowned Geologist Dr. Stephen Haggerty Doing A Presentation As CEO Roger Youssef And Chief Consultant Ernest B. Jones Look On. MONROVIA – A Liberian-owned diamond mining company; Youssef Diamond Mining Company (YDMC) has announced the discovery of what could turn out to be the largest diamond field in the …

Artisanal gold mining in Liberia is a longstanding engagement from alluvial placers with a production of more than 30 000 oz per annum at its peak in the 1940s. …

China Union Bong Mining Company, Liberia LTD acquired a 25-year mineral development agreement (MDA) from the Liberian government in 2010, worth US$2.6 billion, but was forced to close its mining operations due to the low price of iron ore on the world market. The Mineral Development Agreement (MDA), with a value of over …

Aureus Mining president and chief executive officer David Reading said: "The first commercial exporting and sales of gold from Liberia is yet another important milestone in the overall evolution of New Liberty and marks the …

Introduction. Liberia had its first democratic transfer of power in over 70 years [], following the election of George Weah as president in December 2017.Weah government's pro-poor agenda for prosperity and development has sought to stimulate economic growth, but the challenges of widespread abject poverty and high inflation …

Mount Nimba, Liberia: an abandoned mining site and the highest point in West Africa Mount Nimba, Liberia: an abandoned mining site and the highest point in West Africa. Hike to the top of the tallest peak in West …

March 3, 2016. Share this article. Aureus Mining has announced that process plant at its New Liberty gold mine in Liberia is now operating in line with design specifications, following which the mine has declared commercial production. During February 2016, production at the mine was more than 9,000oz. The plant has achieved an average of …

Overview. Liberia has rich mineral deposits and historically, mineral extraction--particularly of iron ore, gold and diamonds--has been one of the leading export sectors for the country. The major minerals are mainly exported in a raw or semi-finished form. In addition to large iron ore deposits, there are substantial diamond and gold deposits ...

Liberia's mineral industry is dominated by iron ore mining. In addition to the proven large deposits of iron ore, the country has substantial diamond and gold deposits as well as …

Supporting livelihoods in Liberia. Mining activities inevitably impact on land. For some mines, they also affect the people living and working on the land – and Liberia is one such place. ArcelorMittal is committed to providing new opportunities for individuals and families impacted by our mining activities.

The clamp down on illicit mining in Class 'C' or Artisanal Small-scale Mining (ASM), is in fulfillment of Mines and Energy Minister, Gesler Murray's 3-month ultimatum given the Inspectorate Division of the Ministry to clear Liberian rivers and streams of all illegal Dredges and curtail the use of Mercury for Gold Mining. Like the use of ...

Nimba Range was discovered by Scottish geologist Sandy Clarke on December 24, 1955. It was this same chain of mountains the Liberia American-Swedish Minerals Company (LAMCO) mined, between the late 1950s and 1989. And ArcelorMittal is currently mining Mt. Tokadeh, another mountain on the range. 'Time for Conservation is …

Tubmanburg, Liberia. An abandoned mine pit is now a beautiful, colorful attraction. Been Here? 11. Want to Visit? 91. Bomi Blue Lake. Figula Photography/Getty. …

Liberia's current account deficit remained high in 2023, despite increased gold exports. The country's current account deficit increased to 24.4% of GDP, up from 17.7% in 2022. The increase in the current account deficit was driven by trade dynamics. The trade deficit worsened to 18.4% of GDP, from 11.8% in 2022, as growth in imports …

The Grand Gedeh Mine area is approximately 330 km 2 and is located within Grand Gedeh County in eastern Liberia. Recorded gold mining operations in this region date as far back as the late 1930s. One area known to contain the precious mineral is the Barteajam area, which forms part of the company's 330 km 2 mining area that indicate a large gold and …

Controversy at mining projects like New Liberty Gold is not new in Liberia. For nearly 100 years, natural resource extraction – from rubber to minerals – has been steeped in violence and corruption. Opaque investments carry a tremendous risk in the context of such a fragile state as Liberia.

DELVE COUNTRY PROFILE: LIBERIA 7 General Mining Context Liberia is a nation with significant mineral reserves that the country has traditionally relied on, namely iron ore, …

Let's explore the best places to visit in Liberia: 1. Monrovia. Source: flickr. Monrovia. Hectic, frenetic, smooth and sophisticated (at least in its own, very West African way), Monrovia is home to more than one million Liberians. The largest city in the country, it is a place of great energy.

Liberia has rich mineral deposits. Historically, mineral extraction – particularly of iron ore, gold, and diamonds – has been a leading export sector. The major minerals …

The Liberia Chamber of Mines is Liberia's primary industry association which aims to bring together stakeholders including license holders, service providers, and suppliers. Mining of precious and bulk minerals has characterized Liberia's sector for centuries, however, efforts to establish a Chamber of Mines are more recent and remain …

Out of Liberia's total land area of 9.63 Mha, an estimated 7.0 Mha (72.6 percent) is community land: 3.06 Mha (31.7 percent of Liberia's land area) is recognized and 3.94 Mha (40.9 percent) is unrecognized. Liberia is a member of the Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF), a global partnership of

Liberia's mineral industry is dominated by iron ore mining. In addition to the proven large deposits of iron ore, the country has substantial diamond and gold deposits as well as good indications of manganese, bauxite, uranium, zinc, and lead deposits. Minerals are exported in raw or semi-finished forms and account for nearly one-fifth of the ...

The Grand Gedeh Mine area is approximately 330 km2 and is located within Grand Gedeh County in eastern Liberia. Recorded gold mining operations in this region date as far back as the late 1930s. One area known to contain the precious mineral is the Barteajam area, which forms part of the company's 330 km2 mining area that indicate a large ...

Aureus Mining Inc was registered in Canada in 2011, following a split from African Aura (now Afferro. Mining Incorporated). It has an office in the UK, is listed on both the TSX and AIM stock exchanges and is becoming one of West Africa's fastest growing gold exploration and development companies. It has operations in both Liberia and ...

The Mineral Policy of Liberia is a policy document drafted in March 2010 to complement the Mining and Minerals Law of 2000 (Mineral and Mining Law 2000 ). It outlines the government's expectations for the sustainable development of Liberia's mineral resources, according to the United States Geological Survey, by establishing guidelines …

Liberia's mining sector, for years a loose collection of artisanal diamond miners, iron ore giants and other players, now has its own representative chamber. Mining 10.03.2022. Liberia Passions run high over future of iron ore industry. In Liberia, everyone is talking about the possibility of the iron ore industry generating billions of dollars ...

Take a glimpse into the energy and excitement of the occasion, and join us in celebrating the future of mining in Liberia. Photos from the Liberia Chamber of Mines' one-year anniversary celebration! From inspiring speeches to productive networking, the event was a testament to the Chamber's dedication to sustainable mining practices and ...