Liberia: Gov’t’s Failure to Remit Corporate Social Responsibility Funds Mostly Behind Disruptions and Violence at ArcelorMittal Mining Sites

Yekepa, Nimba County – Since ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) began operations in Nimba Liberia, the company has faced a series of violent demonstrations and disruptions from local communities, especially affected communities in Nimba County where its mines are located. Brand Bassa County has seen a few of these protests but mostly for a limited period. These [...]

Liberia: Bao Chico Resources Reaffirms Commitment to Upholding Mining Agreement

frontpageafricaonline.com - 05/Jul 09:42

MONROVIA – The Management of Bao Chico Resources Liberia Ltd has reaffirmed its commitment to honoring the Mineral Development Agreement (MDA) with...

Group claims mines forget about communities

lovablevibes.co - 27/Jun 02:50

Macua criticises Minerals Council South Africa’s claims of adequate mining community care, denouncing misleading narratives. The Mining Affected...

ArcelorMittal Appoints Michiel Van Der Merwe as New CEO of ArcelorMittal Liberia

frontpageafricaonline.com - 25/Jun 08:13

Monrovia – ArcelorMittal Liberia has announced the appointment of Michiel Van Der Merwe as the new Chief Executive Officer for ArcelorMittal...

61-year-old inmate found dead in prison

thenewdawnliberia.com - 05/Jul 01:04

A 61-year-old inmate has been discovered dead at a magisterial court’s withholding cell in electoral district#8, Nimba County. By Thomas Domah,...

USAID TESTS project trains staff of 8 Universities and colleges

thenewdawnliberia.com - 04/Jul 00:15

Eight universities and colleges have benefited training provided by USAID TESTS program. By Thomas Domah / Nimba County Sanniquellie, Liberia, July...

Maryland shuts down four mining companies

thenewdawnliberia.com - 27/Jun 01:02

On several occasions, the residents alleged, the Chinese nationals mining in that area allegedly extended an apology for violating the community’s...

Liberia: Salala Rubber Corporation Shutdown After Violent Protest, Leading to Over 800 Job Losses

frontpageafricaonline.com - 01/Jul 08:25

Weala, Margibi County—In a significant blow to the local economy, the management of the Salala Rubber Corporation (SRC) has announced the immediate...

Kenyan president pulls controversial bill after violent protests

smh.com.au - 27/Jun 07:19

Kenya’s president has pulled a controversial bill after protests turned deadly.

Satellite images show deforestation toll of Indonesia mines

rawstory.com - 05/Jul 11:03

More than 700,000 hectares of forest in Indonesia have been cleared for mining since 2001, including large tracts of primary forest, a new analysis...

Liberia: Vice President Koung Requests Approval of Legislative Matters Before Senate Session Amid Apparent Power Struggle with Pro Temp

frontpageafricaonline.com - 24/Jun 08:59

CAPITOL HILL, Monrovia – What appears to be a power struggle between Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung and Senate Pro Tempore Nyonblee...

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