Monrovia -Liberia October 15, 2026.
Liberia’s Mines and Energy Minister, R. Matenokay Tingban, is calling on American mining companies to invest in the country’s mining and energy sectors.
The minister made the appeal during a meeting with United States Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Kristin M. Gilmore in Monrovia, where discussions focused on mineral development, renewable energy, and opportunities for stronger bilateral cooperation.
Liberia’s Mines and Energy Minister, R. Matenokay Tingban, has urged American mining companies to explore investment opportunities in Liberia, as the government seeks to increase revenue, create jobs, and promote sustainable economic growth.
Speaking during a meeting with United States Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Kristin M. Gilmore on Thursday, October fifteenth, Minister Tingban said Liberia wants mining investments that go beyond the export of raw minerals to include local processing, technology transfer, infrastructure development, and workforce training.
He said stronger partnerships with American companies could help Liberia maximize the economic benefits of its mineral resources while promoting environmentally responsible mining practices.
The minister also disclosed that a proposal to establish a National Mining Company is before the Office of the President.
According to him, the government has given the Ministry a one-year period to put the necessary arrangements in place.
The proposed institution is expected to strengthen Liberia’s participation in the mining industry and increase the country’s share of revenue generated from its natural resources.
Discussions also focused on electricity supply and investment opportunities in Liberia’s energy sector.
Deputy Minister for Energy Charles Umehai highlighted challenges, including limited financing, land-access constraints, and the need to harmonize existing laws and policies to encourage investment.
He also identified opportunities in solar energy development, electricity transmission, and increased power generation.
Umehai referenced plans to seek an additional fifty megawatts of electricity from Côte d’Ivoire through the existing Côte d’Ivoire-Liberia-Sierra Leone-Guinea, or CLSG, transmission arrangement.
He said attracting American investors into renewable energy would help diversify Liberia’s electricity sources and improve access to reliable power.
Meanwhile, Deputy Minister for Operations William Hines emphasized the need for improved geological data and timely geophysical surveys to establish the country’s mineral potential.
He said reliable geological information would reduce investment risks and help attract qualified mining companies to Liberia.
For her part, Chargé d’Affaires Kristin M. Gilmore, who previously served in Liberia between 2007 and 2009, observed improvements in electricity access since her earlier assignment.
The meeting reaffirmed Liberia’s interest in strengthening economic cooperation with the United States, particularly in critical minerals, renewable energy, and infrastructure development.
The engagement comes ahead of the Liberia International Mining and Energy Conference and Expo, known as LIMEC 2026, scheduled for October twenty-eighth to twenty-ninth at the Farmington Hotel in Margibi County.
The Liberian government says it remains committed to attracting credible investors who can support responsible resource development, expand employment opportunities, and ensure that the country’s mineral wealth delivers greater benefits to its people.
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