Monrovia, Liberia – March 27, 2026: The Government of Liberia, through the Office of the Cabinet, has announced a series of sweeping reforms and strategic initiatives aimed at transforming the country’s mining sector into a key driver of inclusive economic growth and national development.
The decisions were reached during a regular Cabinet meeting chaired by His Excellency President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., held at the Executive Mansion under the theme: “Positioning Liberia for Mineral-Led Development and National Prosperity—Governance, Growth, and Accountability in Liberia’s Mineral Sector.”
Following extensive deliberations and presentations from the Ministry of Mines and Energy, Cabinet endorsed several critical policy, legal, and institutional measures designed to enhance governance, accountability, and value creation within the sector.
Among the major resolutions, Cabinet approved the finalization and adoption of the Gold Refinery Regulation, the strengthening of the Exploration Regulation, and the development of a new Mining Law alongside updated General Mining Regulations for legislative consideration. Cabinet also endorsed the amendment of the Whistleblower Incentive Act to promote transparency and accountability.
In advancing institutional reforms, Cabinet agreed to establish a framework for the formalization of the Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) sector and approved the creation of a National Mineral Company (NMC) as a state-owned commercial entity to increase national participation in the sector.
On the international front, Cabinet endorsed Liberia’s participation in the Africa Mineral Strategy Group (AMSG), ratification of its Charter, and the adoption of a public-private partnership approach to enforcement within the mining sector.
To address ongoing challenges, Cabinet directed the Ministry of Mines and Energy to take decisive actions against illegal mining activities, including the introduction of a privatized, pay-per-service enforcement mechanism aimed at safeguarding public safety and environmental integrity.
Additionally, Cabinet established two multi-agency committees—one to investigate the proliferation and illegal use of excavators and banned substances such as mercury, particularly in southeastern Liberia, and another to develop strategies for transforming mining concession host communities into sustainable economic hubs beyond the lifespan of mining operations.
These decisions underscore the Government’s commitment to ensuring that Liberia’s mineral resources contribute meaningfully to broad-based prosperity, economic transformation, and intergenerational equity. The reforms mark a significant step toward greater national ownership, improved sector governance, and enhanced accountability.
