MONROVIA, LIBERIA-The Ministry of Mines and Energy has launched efforts to bridge gaps in mineral governance ahead of a planned National Mining Conference later this year.

Speaking during a one-day pilot stakeholders’ dialogue held recently in Arthington, Deputy Minister for Operations William Hines stressed that Liberia’s non-renewable resources must be converted into lasting infrastructure and national development.

Minister Hines said,” The dialogue brought together local authorities, civil society actors, and development partners to address concerns surrounding mineral rights, land rights, environmental compliance, and community responsibilities”.

Meanwhile, Montserrado Superintendent, Whroway Bryant, called for people-centered mining policies, emphasising that sustainable mining depends on strong collaboration between companies and host communities.

At the same time, Deputy Minister William Hines has warned Liberia to reduce electricity costs to attract factories and create jobs for young people.

Minister Hines said,” Liberia’s power tariffs remain significantly higher than countries like Ghana, discouraging industrial investment”.

He urged strategic reinvestment of mining revenues into energy, roads, and social infrastructure to ensure long-term economic diversification beyond resource extraction.

However, Stakeholders at a mining governance dialogue in Arthington emphasised transparency, accountability, and social inclusion as Liberia prepares for a National Mining Conference.

The Liberia Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative stressed revenue disclosure to build public trust, while the Deutsche Gesellschaft für International Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) called for stronger institutional frameworks.

Meanwhile, a Representative from the Ministry of Gender also urged integration of gender and social protection measures into mining governance to safeguard vulnerable communities.