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Liberia

Liberia is a West African country bordered by Sierra Leone, Guinea and Côte d'Ivoire, with a coastline on the Atlantic Ocean. The capital and largest city is Monrovia. Liberia has a population of approximately five-million people and an economy historically centred on natural resources, particularly iron ore, rubber, timber and gold. The country's currency is the Liberian dollar, though the US dollar circulates widely. Liberia operates as a presidential republic and is a member of the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) and the African Union. Founded in 1847 by freed American and Caribbean slaves, Liberia is Africa's oldest republic and was never colonised by a European power. The country endured two devastating civil wars between 1989 and 2003, which caused widespread destruction and economic collapse. Since the end of the conflict, Liberia has focused on post-war reconstruction, democratic governance and economic recovery. Key exports include rubber, iron ore and palm oil, with mining and agriculture forming the backbone of the economy. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, who served as president from 2006 to 2018, was Africa's first elected female head of state and a Nobel Peace Prize laureate. Liberia continues to work towards sustainable development, improved infrastructure and strengthened institutions in the post-conflict era.

Liberia News


Condra to take crane support online with remote diagnostics
12th June 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

Crane and hoist manufacturer Condra has expanded its maintenance programme to include hands-on training for customers’ service personnel, with further plans to introduce remote diagnostics for... 


A shear zone at BWA Group's Aracari project, in Cameroon
Canadian, Cameroon mining investor BWA Group appoints new CEO
4th June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

UK-listed mining investment company BWA Group has promoted nonexecutive director Peter Taylor as CEO effective June 1. Taylor has been a nonexecutive director of BWA Group since August 2024,... 


Four Former African Presidents Sign Landmark Agreement to Establish Africa Forum Conflict Resolution Centre (AFCRC)
7th May 2026

In a historic moment for African-led peace and dispute resolution, four former Heads of State, HE Joaquim Alberto Chissano (Mozambique), HE Uhuru Kenyatta (Kenya), HE Goodluck Jonathan (Nigeria),... 


Former Mozambique President Joaquim Chissano
Africa’s peace-building faces reality check as leaders call for active prudence
6th May 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

As day one of the Johannesburg Arbitration Week 2026 opened at the Sandton Convention Centre, hosted by dispute resolution authority the Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa (AFSA), veteran... 


Can resource nationalism lead to value-adding partnerships in Africa’s critical minerals sector?
Can resource nationalism lead to value-adding partnerships in Africa’s critical minerals sector?
24th April 2026 By: Tracy Klückow

The role of governments in supply chains has become quite topical of late, especially amid the bold moves made by the US to take national ownership of supply chains. In Africa, resource nationalism... 


Exploration samples from Dugbe project, in Liberia
Pasofino to soon delist from TSX as court approves takeover by African firm
9th April 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed Pasofino Gold has garnered approval from the Supreme Court of British Columbia to proceed with a plan of arrangement by Mansa Resources, whereby Mansa will acquire through a subsidiary... 


Chris Wright joins Powering Africa Summit 2026 on energy access and clean cooking
Chris Wright joins Powering Africa Summit 2026 on energy access and clean cooking
6th March 2026

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright will return to Powering Africa Summit (PAS), taking place in Washington, D.C. on 19-20 March 2026, where he will take part in a fireside chat focused on energy... 


An iron-ore stockpile
Liberia sees iron-ore output tripling to 30Mt on ArcelorMittal expansion
16th February 2026 By: Reuters

Liberia expects iron-ore output to triple to around 30-million metric tons this year, driven by ArcelorMittal Liberia's (AML) planned ramp‑up and fresh volumes from new and revived projects, the... 


Hamak regains full ownership of Nimba gold project; Ghana due diligence advances
30th January 2026 By: Darren Parker

LSE- and OTCQB-listed Hamak Strategy has regained 100% ownership of its Nimba gold project, in Liberia, at zero upfront cost, following the termination of its joint venture (JV) with ASX-listed... 


An image of rail in Liberia
ArcelorMittal, Liberian government extend MDA to 2050
30th January 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Integrated steel and mining company ArcelorMittal and the Liberian government have signed an amendment to their existing mineral development agreement (MDA), extending the duration of the agreement... 


Flashback to Steve Haggerty being interviewed by Mining Weekly.
Diamond legend Steve Haggerty has died
5th January 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Remarkable South African geoscientist Stephen Edward Haggerty, who served with distinction as a research professor at Florida International University in the US, has died aged 87. A legend in the... 


Africa Energy Indaba 2026 Attracts Africa’s Energy Ministers to Shape Policy and Unlock Multi-Billion Dollar Investment Opportunities
Africa Energy Indaba 2026 Attracts Africa’s Energy Ministers to Shape Policy and Unlock Multi-Billion Dollar Investment Opportunities
5th January 2026

Senior government leaders are set to converge in Cape Town from 3–5 March 2026 to drive investment, policy alignment, and deal-making in Africa’s rapidly expanding energy sector. The Africa Energy... 


An image of iron ore rail transport
Ivanhoe Atlantic granted Liberia rail access for Guinea iron-ore exports
19th December 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

US miner Ivanhoe Atlantic has moved a step closer to developing its high-grade iron-ore operations in Guinea with the ratification of a key concession and access agreement by the Liberian... 


Ivanhoe Atlantic’s major shareholder is I-Pulse, a US company founded and chaired by Robert Friedland
US lawmaker raises concerns about miner Ivanhoe Atlantic's ties with China
10th December 2025 By: Reuters

US lawmaker John Moolenaar, the chair of the US House of Representatives' bipartisan select committee focused on China, on Thursday raised concerns about mining group Ivanhoe Atlantic's alleged... 


B20 South Africa: GE Vernova advances global energy security and affordability; supports historic West African grid synchronization
B20 South Africa: GE Vernova advances global energy security and affordability; supports historic West African grid synchronization
20th November 2025

 GE Vernova, Inc. (NYSE: GEV) is participating at B20 South Africa as part of the Energy Mix & Just Transition Task Force to help advance practical solutions that scale up more affordable,... 


The above image depicts Deloitte Africa Africa sustainability leader Simon van Wyk
Exploration dependent on global factors
14th November 2025 By: Lynne Davies

The pace of iron-ore exploration and project development across Africa will depend largely on future price levels, which, in turn, are influenced by global supply and demand dynamics, according to... 


Image of iron-ore bucket excavator
Kon Kweni iron-ore project, Liberia/Guinea/Sierra Leone/Côte d’Ivoire
7th November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Kon Kweni offers one of the highest-grade undeveloped iron-ore deposits in the world. 


An iron-ore mine in Liberia
Liberia replaces mines minister amid talks on US investments
29th October 2025 By: Reuters

Liberia has replaced its mining minister and top mining regulator, the office of President Joseph Boakai announced, as the West African nation and iron ore producer pursues talks with Washington on... 


Kon Kweni construction edges closer as Ivanhoe Atlantic files cross-border ESIAs
27th October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

US-based mining company Ivanhoe Atlantic has completed environmental and social impact assessments (ESIAs) and submitted permit applications to the relevant authorities in Guinea and Liberia,... 


US Secretary of State Marco Rubio
Rubio, Liberian minister discuss boosting US participation in Liberia's critical minerals sector
20th October 2025 By: Reuters

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed avenues for expanding US participation in Liberia's critical minerals sector in a meeting last week with Liberian Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti,... 


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