45 h. ago Liberia: Fault Lines: How ArcelorMittal Liberia’s Sensitive Mining Got Subjected to ‘Ill

Monrovia – A recent exchange of letters between ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) and the Government of Liberia, represented by the National Investment Commission (NIC) and the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) has brought to light a troubling development in the management of Liberia’s mining concessions and legal commitments. At the heart of the matter is [...] The post Liberia: Fault Lines: How ArcelorMittal Liberia’s Sensitive Mining Got Subjected to ‘Ill-Founded’ Ivanhoe ESIA Request appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 d. ago Liberia ArcelorMittal Launches Liagbala Vegetable Project to Empower Local Communities

LIAGBALA, Nimba County — ArcelorMittal Liberia has inaugurated the Liagbala Vegetable Project, a six‑month agricultural initiative designed to bolster food security, generate income and foster long‑term sustainability in a community of 224 subsistence farmers. Developed under the company’s Biodiversity and Conservation Program in partnership with the Rural Integrated Centre for Community Empowerment (RICCE), the project [...] The post Liberia ArcelorMittal Launches Liagbala Vegetable Project to Empower Local Communities appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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7 d. ago Article: Darius Wonyen Puts Liberia on the Map at Comminution ’25 in Cape Town

Young AML Engineer Represents Company and Country with Groundbreaking ResearchDarius Wonyen, Mining and Mineral Processing Engineer at ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML), stood proudly among some of the world’s leading experts at the Comminution ’25 Conference, held from March 31 to April 3 in Cape Town. It was more than just a professional milestone—it was a defining … The post Article: Darius Wonyen Puts Liberia on the Map at Comminution ’25 in Cape Town appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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7 d. ago Liberia: Young AML Engineer Represents Company and Country with Ground

CAPE TOWN, South Africa – Darius Wonyen, Mining and Mineral Processing Engineer at ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML), stood proudly among some of the world’s leading experts at the Comminution ’25 Conference, held from March 31 to April 3 in Cape Town. It was more than just a professional milestone—it was a defining moment for Darius, for [...] The post Liberia: Young AML Engineer Represents Company and Country with Ground-breaking Research  appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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8 d. ago ArcelorMittal Liberia Empowers Next Generation with 236 New Skilled Artisans

Buchanan, Grand Bassa County – April 14, 2025 – A wave of optimism and opportunity is sweeping through ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) as 236 young Liberians celebrate the successful completion of the AML Training Academy program, marking their transition into full-time employment as skilled artisans. This significant achievement underscores AML’s unwavering commitment to investing in local […] The post ArcelorMittal Liberia Empowers Next Generation with 236 New Skilled Artisans appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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2 w. ago From Zero to Heroes: ArcelorMittal Liberia employs more than 230 Young Liberians into Mining Workforce

Yekepa, Nimba County – ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) has formally welcomed 236 young Liberians into its workforce, marking a new chapter in the company’s local empowerment and industrial growth strategy. The new hires—comprising 128 graduates of the ArcelorMittal Liberia Training Academy and 108 Process Operator Learners—were recognized for completing rigorous training programs, qualifying them to take … The post From Zero to Heroes: ArcelorMittal Liberia employs more than 230 Young Liberians into Mining Workforce appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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2 w. ago Liberia: ‘You are the Future’:ArcelorMittal’s Global Mining CEO Hails 236 New Liberian Employees in Yekepa

YEKEPA, Nimba County – ArcelorMittal Liberia, the country’s largest foreign investor, has ushered in a new generation of local talent into its mining operations, formally recognizing 236 young Liberians who have completed intensive training and are now fully employed by the company. By Wremongar B Joe, II contributing writer It was a spirited and emotionally [...] The post Liberia: ‘You are the Future’:ArcelorMittal’s Global Mining CEO Hails 236 New Liberian Employees in Yekepa appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia: ArcelorMittal Employs Over 200 Young Liberian Artisans and Process Operators from Its Vocational School

YEKEPA, Nimba County – More than 200 young Liberians have officially transitioned from trainees to full-time employees at ArcelorMittal Liberia after completing rigorous training programs aimed at equipping them with essential skills for the mining industry. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafricaonline.com The graduates, drawn from the ArcelorMittal Training Academy, including Process Operator Learners and Artisans [...] The post Liberia: ArcelorMittal Employs Over 200 Young Liberian Artisans and Process Operators from Its Vocational School appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia: Nimba Superintendent Acknowledges Mittal’s Impact but Calls for More as AML Expands

Monrovia – Amid ongoing discussions about ArcelorMittal Liberia’s (AML) expansion, Nimba County Superintendent Kou Meapeh Gono has stated the importance of increased corporate contributions to local communities, particularly those affected by the company’s operations. Speaking in an interview with OK FM in Monrovia on Tuesday, Superintendent Gono acknowledged AML’s impact but emphasized the need for [...] The post Liberia: Nimba Superintendent Acknowledges Mittal’s Impact but Calls for More as AML Expands appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Nimba Residents Voice Fury Over ArcelorMittal Liberia’s Lack of Community Benefits and Employment Disparities

By: Amos Harris Gbrapa, Nimba County – Deep-seated frustration is boiling over in Nimba County as residents of Gbrapa, alongside vocal youth groups and local stakeholders, are demanding greater accountability from ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) regarding its operations under the Mineral Development Agreement (MDA). The community alleges a significant disconnect between the company’s extensive extraction of […] The post Nimba Residents Voice Fury Over ArcelorMittal Liberia’s Lack of Community Benefits and Employment Disparities appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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3 w. ago ArcelorMittal’s Liberia employee reflects on Coy’s remarkable investment in Railway

Monrovia, Liberia – As ArcelorMittal Liberia’s 20th-anniversary celebrations continue, a legacy employee is reflecting on the company’s remarkable contributions, particularly its investment in revitalizing Liberia’s railway, which belongs to the government and people of Liberia. James Gibson, the very first employee of ArcelorMittal Liberia, has hailed the company for its crucial role in restoring and … The post ArcelorMittal’s Liberia employee reflects on Coy’s remarkable investment in Railway appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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4 w. ago ArcelorMittal Liberia Enhances Rail Infrastructure Amid Ongoing Multi

Buchanan – ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) is undertaking significant upgrades to the government-owned railway infrastructure as part of its expansion efforts, despite persistent misconceptions about its stance on shared rail usage. The company recently hosted more than two dozen journalists for a rail tour, allowing them to witness firsthand the ongoing improvements along the railway line. [...] The post ArcelorMittal Liberia Enhances Rail Infrastructure Amid Ongoing Multi-User Debate appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 w. ago Liberia: U.S. Ambassador Tours ArcelorMittal Nimba Operations, Applauds Progress as Host Communities Endorse Expansion

YEKEPA – US Ambassador to Liberia, Mark Toner visited ArcelorMittal Liberia operations, leaving with a positive impression about the significant investment the company has made in the county, which he believes will help Liberia with its long-term human and economic development. During the visit and tour of the concentrator, Ambassador Toner noted ArcelorMittal Liberia’s (AML), [...] The post Liberia: U.S. Ambassador Tours ArcelorMittal Nimba Operations, Applauds Progress as Host Communities Endorse Expansion appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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