Monrovia, Oct. 22 -- Civil society organizations and the Law Reform Commission of Liberia have called for comprehensive reforms of the country's mining laws, warning that outdated legislation, weak enforcement and limited community participation could prevent Liberians from fully benefiting from the nation's mineral wealth.

By Francis G. Boayue

The call was made Wednesday, October 21, during a multi-stakeholder dialogue on minerals, mining, and inclusive sustainable development organized by the Civil Society Consortium on Minerals, Mining and Inclusive Sustainable Development in Monrovia.

Speaking at the event, Cllr. Bornor M. Varmah, Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer of the Law Reform Commission, said Liberia's Minerals and Mini...