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Senator Edwin Melvin Snowe Jr. vows not to respond to Rep. James Kolleh
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“If you are going to your destination and decide to throw stone at every dog that barks at you, you will never reach your destination” and so I wouldn’t respond"

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Monrovia City Corporation Mayor, John Siafa Rejects former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf’s Statement That the "City of Monrovia Is Dirty"

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"I respectfully disagree with former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf’s claim that Monrovia is “filthy.” While more collective effort is still needed, the city has improved notably.

The Monrovia City Corporation (MCC) continues daily and night cleaning despite limited resources, keeping Monrovia and surrounding areas cleaner than before.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 30, 2026

EPA Announces Shutdown of Illegal Class “B” Gold Mining Operations by Nugget Era Mining Company in Gbarpolu County

Monrovia, Liberia — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia announces decisive enforcement action against Nugget Era Mining Company for operating a large-scale Class “B” gold mining operation in Gbelee Town, Gbarpolu County, without a valid Environmental Permit, in direct violation of Liberia’s Environmental Protection and Management Law (EPML).

A comprehensive EPA compliance inspection conducted in February, 2026, confirmed that Nugget Era Mining was conducting extensive mining activities across 32 claims without environmental authorization.

The inspection identified a fully functional mining camp with continuous day-and-night excavation, posing significant environmental risks to Zorballa Creek and downstream communities that rely on its water resources. Investigators found that the company had not completed the legally required permitting process, despite acknowledging that no valid permit had been issued.

In response, the EPA immediately ordered Nugget Era Mining to cease all mining, excavation, and hauling operations, secure all equipment and operational areas, and prevent further sediment discharge or environmental contamination.

For resumption of operations, Nugget Era Mining was ordered to fully comply with Liberia’s environmental regulations, including the submission and approval of a comprehensive Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA), the development and implementation of an Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP), site rehabilitation strategies and water protection measures, as well as workforce disclosures.

On April 29, 2026, an EPA enforcement team led by the Inspector General, with support from the Liberia National Police, executed the Compliance Order on-site.

Three hydraulic mining machines were impounded, and EPA inspectors documented unsafe environmental practices, including unrehabilitated open pits and the absence of progressive mining measures.

The Liberia Immigration Service attempted to verify documentation for foreign workers on-site; however, no records were produced.

The EPA cautions that continued non-compliance will invoke stronger legal remedies, including further confiscation of equipment, additional administrative penalties, and full prosecution under the EPML.

The EPA reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to protecting Liberia’s environment and ensuring that all natural resource exploitation occurs within the boundaries of national law, environmental sustainability, and community safety.

Liberia’s natural resources must be developed responsibly, legally, and sustainably. No entity, regardless of size or ownership, is above the environmental laws of Liberia.

The EPA remains steadfast in safeguarding Liberia’s ecosystems, water bodies, and communities from unlawful and environmentally harmful activities.

For inquiries, please contact:
Media Unit
Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.epa.gov.lr

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