MONROVIA, March 7 -- Liberia's Minister of Mines and Energy, Wilmot Paye, has said the country's resources have been depleted for what he calls "the sake of 3% or 5% royalty".

By Edwin G. Genoway, Jr(231886458810)-edwin.genoway@frontpageafricaonline.com

He said it was now time to stop complaining and do the work of the people of Liberia through the mandate of President Joseph Nyumah Boakai.

Minister Paye spoke Tuesday when he assumed the position of minister of Mines and Energy.

"The President has not sent us here to complain or give excuses. As Minister of Mines and Energy, we will not complain. We are required to act," he said.

"Especially amid indications that work is not likely to begin in the foreseeable future. We cannot compla...