Monrovia, April 16 -- Bea Mountain Mining Corporation (BMMC) say the figures discussed during the Vice President's tour must be understood within the broader context of the company's growth and long-term investment. The company emphasized that its production capacity has significantly evolved since it transitioned from exploration to full-scale operations.

BMMC traced its modern history to 2013, when its Mineral Development Agreement was restated and amended as it prepared for commercial production under Aureus Mining Company. At the time, the project represented a landmark for post-war Liberia, backed by over US$145 million in financing and aimed at establishing the country's first commercial gold mine.

However, the Ebola virus disease...