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"As Liberia seeks to enhance its economic landscape, particularly within the mining sector, the implementation of a multi-user framework, supported by an independent operator for the nation’s rail infrastructure, emerges as a pivotal strategy."

Read the full article: https://liberianeconomy.com/advancing-liberias-economic-agenda-the-case-for-an-independent-operator-within-a-multi-user-framework/

"This inaction has led to a stalemate, with HPX warning that it may be forced to consider alternative export routes through Guinea. Such a move would result in Liberia losing HPX as a cornerstone user of the existing rail and port infrastructure and, consequently, the planned Liberty Corridor—an economic development project with significant implications for the region."

Read the full article: https://liberianeconomy.com/delays-in-multi-user-agreement-jeopardize-millions-in-hpx-investments-in-liberia/

"The acquisition of 285 yellow machines by Boakai’s administration has stirred significant controversy, with increasing demands for transparency.

The secrecy surrounding the procurement process has also led to public outcry, particularly regarding the lack of information from the Executive on how these machines were acquired."

Read the full article: https://liberianeconomy.com/liberia-yellow-machines-gate-national-orator-urges-pres-boakai-to-change-course-on-285-earth-moving-equipment/

"HPX engineers recently completed a comprehensive due diligence trip to Buchanan Port, focusing on its technical and operational viability for future use. The team met with port management and staff to assess current conditions, identify potential deficiencies that could hinder operations, and explore ways HPX can provide assistance."

Read the full article: https://liberianeconomy.com/hpx-engineers-conduct-due-diligence-trip-to-buchanan-port-amid-recent-movement-on-the-rail-multi-user-agreement/

"These approvals are a critical step in advancing the project’s environmental and social approvals and confirms the scope, methodology, and key issues to be addressed during the ESIA process."

Read the full article: https://liberianeconomy.com/ivanhoe-liberia-secures-key-environmental-approvals-for-nimba-phase-1-development/

"This is a game-changer for Liberia in that long gone are the days when a single mining company will be allowed to use such a strategic economic development infrastructure and asset solely for its purposes and keep other sectors and industries out of it."

Read the full article: https://liberianeconomy.com/our-railway-is-a-national-asset-that-cannot-be-limited-to-one-company-says-mr-boakai/

This was the second meeting for the Steering Committee and much progress has been made by the team since the committee was first formed in February 2024.

Read the full article: https://liberianeconomy.com/second-steerco-meeting/

This would not only be beneficial for Liberia in the financial sense, but it would also increase accountability of the companies involved, thus contributing to safer work environments for Liberians and better infrastructure maintenance and operations for all.

Read the full article: https://liberianeconomy.com/boakai-meets-mittal-will-the-accident-prone-company-be-held-accountable-for-its-mismanagement-of-liberias-railways/

Facing the blockage caused by ArcelorMittal’s exclusive rail deal with Liberia, tycoon Robert Friedland decided to take his iron ore mine project in Guinea into his own hands – and build his own railway.

Read the full article: https://liberianeconomy.com/robert-friedlands-5bn-rail-plan-to-break-mount-nimba-deadlock/

"ArcelorMittal South Africa Ltd. will shut its long steel products business and cut as many as 3,500 jobs, dealing another blow to the continent’s third-biggest economy.

South Africa’s failing power and transport systems as well as a skills deficit are thwarting efforts to revive the economy, with electricity outages and logistical bottlenecks hobbling the country’s industrial base."

Read the full article: https://liberianeconomy.com/aml-cuts-3500-south-africa-jobs-as-demand-craters/

"A media personnel at ArcelorMittal Liberia, Mr. Sendolo, recently publicly said that they have been following news concerning issue between Solway and the Government of Liberia relating to mining license."

Read the full article: https://liberianeconomy.com/liberia-aml-liberia-denies-sending-its-workers-to-solways-license/