Monrovia – The Ministry of Mines and Energy has shut down all illegal mining activities of Rhode Mining Incorporated in Needonwin Town, Gbi and Doru District, Lower Nimba County, as well as parts of Central Rivercess. This decisive action is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to ensure compliance with the Minerals and Mining Law of 2000 and the Regulations Governing Exploration.
According to a release from the ministry, a technical assessment team began investigations in early March 2025 and discovered that Rhode Mining Incorporated had violated the terms and conditions of its exploration license by engaging in unauthorized mining activities.
The ministry, through a rigorous enforcement operation led by the Inspectorate Division and the Bureau of Mines, with support from state security agencies, has ordered the closure of all mining installations operated by Rhode Mining Inc. Additionally, mining equipment, including washing plants, generators, supreme gold carpets, field water pumps, hoses, and other contraband items, has been confiscated.
The government has reiterated its commitment to enforcing mining regulations to protect Liberia’s natural resources and ensure that companies adhere to legal and environmental standards.
