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July 16, 2025: The House of Representatives joint Committee on Concessions Compliance says, it has accepted ArcelorMittal’s request and approved an on-site assessment visit to the company’s operational site in Yekepa, Nimba County.
The co-chair of the joint legislative committee, Representative Jeremiah Sokan, emphasized that the working-group remains committed to its oversight responsibility, to ensure compliance, and maximize the benefits of the Country’s natural resources in the interest of Liberia.
“The Committee acknowledges AML’s excuse and has agreed to proceed with an on-site assessment of its operations. This visit will provide critical insights and inform the next phase of our review,” Sokan said.
Representative Sokan told reporters, the delegation will officially communicate with the Inter-Ministerial Concessions Committee (IMCC), to coordinate the upcoming public hearing following the field visit.
Despite the acceptance of AML’s excuse in good faith, Representative Sokan warned, his committee will not hesitate to take appropriate actions in accordance with its oversight mandate should there be any attempt to delay or obstruct the review process.
“The interest of the Liberian people comes first. The natural resources of our Country must work for its citizens,” he stressed.
The tour is expected soon.
Meanwhile, the joint committee has acknowledged receipt of a formal excuse from ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML), which was scheduled to appear before it on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
In the letter address to the joint committee, AML cited the complexity and volume of documentation requested as the basis for its inability to appear on the scheduled date.
Meanwhile, following an excuse from Bea Mountain Mining Company, the House joint committee has rescheduled their appearance for July 28, 2025 for the public hearing.
The company is appearing before the committee to address multiple allegations regarding her alleged failure to remit its required contributions to the National Road Fund, alongside reported mining and environmental violations in Grand Cape Mount County.
