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.
Salala Rubber Corp Shuts Down After Violent Protest
After some workers of the Salala Rubber Corporation staged a violent protest at the company’s office in Weala, the company shut down operations immediately.
Vice President Calls on ArcelorMittal to Recruit Unskilled Laborers from its Concession Areas
Following recent protests by residents of communities near ArcelorMittal’s mining sites in Nimba, Vice President Jeremiah Koung is calling on the company to prioritize hiring residents of affected communities for unskilled jobs that he claims foreign nationals are currently doing.
LIBINC Oil Palm Readies to Remit 1% of Sales to Grand Bassa Communities
LIBINC Oil Palm Incorporated’s management has presented a symbolic cheque for one percent of its annual gross sale to communities directly affected by its operations in Grand Bassa.
Bomi Lawmaker Says Western Cluster is Neglecting Its Legal Obligations
Rep. Obediah Varney has accused the Western Cluster mining company of failing to fulfill its social corporate responsibilities.