IPNEWS: Grand Cape Mount County District #3 Representative Gbessie Sonni Feika has raised an urgent alarm before the Liberian House of Representatives regarding the operations of Bea Mountain Mining Company (BMMC).
Addressing the House Plenary on Thursday, November 12, 2026, Rep. Feika accused the gold-mining company of subjecting local residents to “modern slavery” and demanded immediate legislative intervention.
Key Allegations Raised by Rep. Feika
Rep. Feika reported that BMMC’s daily mining explosions are cracking residential buildings, threatening public health, and leaving surrounding communities damaged and abandoned.
She accused the company of polluting a vital river that serves 35 communities across Grand Cape Mount County, stating that residents continue to suffer from the environmental fallout.
The lawmaker criticized BMMC for failing to provide meaningful job opportunities for local youth, noting that young people in the county have grown deeply disappointed by the lack of direct economic benefits.
Rep. Feika alleged that company representatives routinely dismiss the concerns of local legislators, claiming they only answer to the Executive Branch of the Liberian government.
Broader Context and County Reactions
BMMC has operated in Liberia under a Mineral Development Agreement since November 2001. Rep. Feika and other county leaders, including Senator Dabah M. Varpilah, have highlighted the stark contrast between the company’s massive gold revenues and the persistent poverty and underdevelopment in Grand Cape Mount County.
While Rep. Feika’s remarks reflect widespread frustration over environmental and structural impacts, some local leaders and youth groups in areas like Kinjor and Gogoima Town have defended BMMC’s economic presence. As reported by several community representatives warned that punitive actions or sanctions against the company could jeopardize vital household incomes, advocating instead for structured dialogue between the government and BMMC to resolve grievances
