Citizens of communities in Western Cluster Liberia Limited’s mining communities in Bomi have criticized the company over the impact of water pollution and environmental degradation caused by the company’s operations.
Bea Mountain Pays US$200k in Settlement for Illegal Activities in Community Forest
Bea Mountain Mining Corporation has settled with a community in Gbarpolu over its illegal entry and activities in its forest while exploring for gold. The company made a US$200,000 payment to the community.
Paynesville Tries Again to Clear Redlight
To mitigate congestion and enhance free movement in the commercial district of Redlight, the Paynesville City Corporation has once again attempted to remove street marketers from the corridor.
Agriculture Minister Leads Korean Investors on Tour of Special Economic Zone
Grand Bassa paid host to a joint delegation of government officials and Korean investors on an assessment visit to Buchanan’s Special Economic Zone.
Gbarpolu Superintendent Calls for Reform of Mining Laws
Gbarpolu Superintendent Sam K. Zinnah has called for a serious reconsideration of Liberia’s mining laws, particularly highlighting the issue of an unjust 3 percent royalty fee imposed on the extraction of the country’s valuable resources.
African Development Bank-Funded Contractor Accused of Polluting Nimba Village
Residents of Henry Barhn Village on the Sanniquellie-Karnplay Highway are threatening legal action against the China Railway Seventh Group, the construction company paving the Sehkimpa-Loguatuo Road Corridor. They said the company is polluting their farms and drinking water.
Agriculture Ministry to Construct Multipurpose Market Hall at Tappita Weekly Market
The Ministry of Agriculture has broken ground for a US$200,000 multi-purpose market hall in Tappita at the site of the weekly market.
Harsh Economy Drives Women in Sanniquellie to Sand Mining
Artisanal sand mining was once seen as a male-only activity because of the physical energy required. However, in Sanniquellie, more women are getting involved in sand mining. They say the worsening economy is pushing them in that direction.