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President Joseph Boakai Announces National Mining Company, Sovereign Wealth Fund, and First Gold Refinery at LIMEC 2026

LIMEC 2026 Executive Policy

Liberia Focus · Energy & Natural Resources

President Joseph Boakai Announces National Mining Company, Sovereign Wealth Fund, and First Gold Refinery at LIMEC 2026

At the landmark Liberia International Mining and Energy Conference in Margibi, President Boakai unveiled bold reforms to retain mineral wealth, mandate local refining, and construct the nation’s first sovereign gold refinery.

Source: FrontPage Africa Business

Reporting: Lennart Dodoo · Saturday, October 31, 2026

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Liberia GDP Expands by 5.1% Driven by 17% Mining Rebound and Robust Central Bank Currency Stabilization

Economic performance data released by the Central Bank of Liberia and Ministry of Finance reveals a strong 5.1% GDP growth rate, propelled by gold, iron ore, and rubber exports.

Source: FrontPage Africa Economy ↗J.H. Webster Clayeh

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ArcelorMittal Liberia Reaffirms Commitment to Yekepa–Buchanan Heavy Haul Railway and Port Modernization

At LIMEC 2026, ArcelorMittal executives confirmed ongoing investments to expand iron ore logistics capacity along the 243-kilometer railway corridor and Buchanan deepwater port.

Source: FrontPage Africa Business ↗Gerald C. Koinyeneh

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