-Mining Sector Is Integral-Min.Tingbah
Liberia’s Mines and Energy Minister, Matenokay Tingbah has highlighted the potential of Liberia’s Mining Sector as an area capable of contributing hugely to the national budget.
He added that the sector has the propensity to address the cumbersome issue of unemployment by creating job opportunities for Liberians.
Delivering a special statement at the Fourth Edition of the ” Government Town Hall Initiative” under the banner “Kapa Kulono” meaning “Come Let’s Talk” in the Kpelle vernacular, he asserted that the mining sector of the country is pivotal for generation of foreign exchanges through the attraction of private investment in the country.
He said the sector was able to contribute approximately US$ 152 million to the 2026 National Budget.
Minister Tingbah assured the citizenry that Liberia is moving away from depending only on royalties to ownership because Liberia has huge potential beyond iron ore and gold – lithium, cobalt, magnesium and other mineral products.
He added that the Ministry of Mines and Energy is engaging firms, with advanced technology to do nationwide geo-mapping and geochemical studies to reduce investor risk and increase Liberia’s negotiating power for production.
He maintained the Government of Liberia’s commitment to strengthening the sector’s contribution to the national economy, and generating additional revenue to support developmental initiatives and create Job opportunities across the country.
For his part, the Head of the Task Force for combating illegal mining in Liberia, Abraham Kromah cautioned the public to be cognizant of the laws that govern the mining sectors, as he reaffirmed the government’s commitment to protecting the country natural resources irrespective of personality or title and background.
Col. Kromah warned individuals who are involved with illegal mining activities across the country, stressing that when caught, violators will face the full weight of the law.
He, at the same time encouraged Liberians to raise alarms when there is any act of illegal mining activities, and they should avoid being used as an eye or cover-up for people who are damaging the growth and development of the country.
Kromah asserted that Liberia depends on everyone therefore it needs the collective effort to safeguard the natural resources for the benefits of the present and future generations.
