Liberia strengthens mining laws and targets illegal operations
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The latest in this situation
- KoBold Metals is seeking to explore mineral potential in Liberia, with Al-Hassan Conteh discussing collaboration.
- Liberia's Ministry of Mines and Energy organized a conference with a London firm to drive economic transformation.
- The mining sector contributed $432M to Liberia's revenue, which is managed by the Liberia Revenue Authority.
- Legislative body endorsed mining sector review and senators urged US sanctions.
- Legislature ratifies mining agreements, advancing mining law efforts.
How it started
In Liberia, President Boakai has established a task force to combat illicit mining, involving the Ministry of Mines and Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency.
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What happened
In Liberia, President Boakai has established a task force to combat illicit mining, involving the Ministry of Mines and Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.The task force established to combat illicit mining is now actively targeting illegal operations.1 source
- Local authorities in Gbarpolu County, Liberia, are implementing measures and observing increases in unauthorized mining.Sub-event
- Challenges within Liberia's mining sector are currently being scrutinized.Sub-event
President establishes a taskforce in Liberia to halt unlawful and illicit mining activities.1 source
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Liberia
sovereign state in West Africa