LOWER MARGIBI COUNTY, LIBERIA-The Chief Executive Officer of ArcelorMittal Liberia, Michiel Van Der Merwe, has reaffirmed the company’s long-term commitment to Liberia, highlighting nearly US$4 billion in investments in mining, railway, port, power, and social infrastructure.

Van Der Merwe made the remarks Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at the Liberia International Mining and Energy Conference and Exhibition (LIMEC 2026), emphasizing the importance of collaboration in transforming Liberia’s mineral resources into sustainable economic prosperity.

He noted that ArcelorMittal’s Phase Two expansion, including Liberia’s first large-scale iron ore concentrator, represents a major milestone in the country’s mining industry and will help increase the value of its mineral exports.

AML CEO disclosed that the company plans to increase iron ore shipments from less than five million tons in 2024 to more than 20 million tons in 2027, with a longer-term production ambition of 30 million tons.

He said:” The expansion would strengthen Liberia’s position in the global iron ore market while creating opportunities for employment, skills development, and local businesses”.

Van Der Merwe stressed that Liberia’s long-term prosperity depends on collaboration among government, investors, industry, and local communities.

He reaffirmed ArcelorMittal Liberia’s commitment to supporting the country’s development, saying sustained partnerships and investment are essential to building industries, strengthening infrastructure, and creating lasting economic opportunities for Liberians.