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Liberia Overhauls Mining Law for MCC Compact
Liberia advances mining law reforms to meet second MCC Compact deadlines.
In brief
Liberia advances mining law reforms to meet second MCC Compact deadlines. Liberia's Law Reform Commission leads mining law overhaul to align with second MCC Compact negotiations. Originally reported by Allafrica.
Liberia intensifies mining law reform
Liberia has intensified efforts to overhaul its mining law as part of critical reforms tied to negotiations for a second Millennium Challenge Corporation Compact.
High-level meeting on Oct 7
The Law Reform Commission held a high-level inception meeting on Oct 7, 2026, to establish a framework for reviewing the mining law.
Key stakeholders attend meeting
LRC Chair Cllr. Bornor M. Varmah, MCC Country Director Kevin George, and MCC Program Officer Alieu F. Nyei participated in discussions.
Reform focus on legislative gaps
The review aims to identify legislative gaps and ensure proposed reforms align with the second MCC Compact's requirements and timelines.
LRC's technical capacity
The commission has technical capacity to lead legal reform, tracing its establishment to reform commitments under the Accra Comprehensive Peace Agreement.
Preparations for mining law review
The LRC has held two consultative engagements with the Legislature and conducted preliminary legal analysis for the mining law review.
Local content provisions concern lawmakers
Lawmakers express concerns about local content provisions in the mining sector, requiring extensive consultations before finalizing reforms.
The key point
Liberia's Law Reform Commission leads mining law overhaul to align with second MCC Compact negotiations.
