Liberia's Ivanhoe Deal Revives Cross-Border Vision With Guinea

Liberia's Ivanhoe Deal Revives Cross-Border Vision With Guinea

Liberia's House of Representatives has passed the long-anticipated Ivanhoe Atlantic Concession and Access Agreement, setting the stage for Senate concurrence in the coming days. But beyond the legislative milestone, this vote carries a deeper regional message: Liberia is ready to fulfill the vision of cross-border cooperation enshrined in the 2019 Implementation Agreement between Liberia and Guinea -- a treaty that both nations ratified to enabl…

Senate Joint C’ttee Finally Holds Hearing on Ivanhoe Deal

The Senate Committee reviews the Ivanhoe/HPX Concession Agreement for iron ore transport. Liberia anticipates fiscal benefits, while ensuring national assets protection amid legislative scrutiny over consent and sovereignty concerns.

Red flags ignored: Ivanhoe deal advances - Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news

The House of Representatives last week approved the Ivanhoe Atlantic mining concession, despite numerous warnings from experts, civil society organizations, and even some of its own members. This decision, made without significant reservations, raises serious questions about the legislative process and the potential risks it poses to Liberia’s national interests. The deal was rushed through with minimal scrutiny. From the day it was sent to the …