China Union Acknowledges Lapses in Compliance with …
The Management of China Union has acknowledged several lapses in compliance with the implementation of the Mineral Development Agreement signed with the Liberian government in 2009. The mining company's admittance comes following a communication to the House of Representatives by Bong County District #7 …
Reliability Assessment of an Open Pit Slope on Bong …
Using conventional open pit mining methods, it was initially operated by the Germans between 1965 and 1990(Kraaij, 1983). Currently Bong Peak Mining project, owned and operated by China Union, is
China Union under spotlight
New Dawn February 15, 2024. 419 2 minutes read. Protesting China Union workers-photo credit FPA. By Bridgett Milton. The House of Representatives is expected to investigate Chinese mining firm, China Union, for alleged failure to live up to Mineral Development Agreement. The House's decision followed a communication sent to plenary by Bong ...
Damning report released on iron ore giant China Union
SDI staff members conducted repeated research missions into Fuamah District, Bong County, the site of China Union's mining operations in Liberia. The company holds a 25-year Mineral Development Agreement (MDA) with the Government of Liberia to mine iron ore, taking over a site that was once operated by a European investor.
In Liberia, a former mining activist gets the bully pulpit
In Bong County's District #7, the 39-year-old Fahnbulleh ran as an independent promising to hold that same mining company, China Union, to the …
"China Union In US$4 Million Debt To Bong County"; Says …
Bong County Senator and Chair of the Bong Legislative Caucus, Prince K. Moye, says China Union is indebted to Bong County in the amount of US$4 million due to the company's failure to pay the needed social benefits to the county. Senator Moye told reporters on Capitol Hill on Thursday, February 15, 2024 that China Union allegedly …
Chinese Company Carries Out First Shipment of Iron Ores From Liberia
China's Baowu Group-backed Bao Chico Resources Liberia Company completed its first shipment of iron ores from the Bong mine area this week. A bulk carrier loaded with 45,000 tonnes of iron ore set sail from the BMC terminal at the Freeport of Monrovia, the capital of Liberia.
Liberia: China Union to Resume Mining …
Africa-Press – Liberia. The management of China Union, Bong Mining Company, and Liberia, LTD has assured the provision of more jobs. The management said the provision of jobs for skilled and …
China Union's Broken Promises
Unpacking The Discontents And Neglects By The So-Called 2.6B "Single Largest Investment" PHOTO: China Union operational cite in Bong Mines By Wremongar Joe & Joseph Tumbay Amid Liberia's rich resources, over half (51%) of its population live in poverty (on less than USD1.90), with many struggling to afford meal a day for meals, that is
CHINA'S BAOWU SHIPS IRON ORE FROM LIBERIA
China's Baowu Group-backed Bao Chico Resources Liberia Company completed its first shipment of iron ore from the Bong mine area this week. A bulk carrier loaded with 45,000 tonnes of iron ore set sail from the BMC terminal at the Freeport of Monrovia, the capital of Liberia. These products are from a 1.5 million tonnes/year dry …
China Union admits to 8 yrs failure in Liberia
March 31, 2024. Photo credit: DiasporaEngager ( ). China-Union Investment (Liberia) Bong Mines Co. Ltd admits eight years of failure to pay corporate social responsibility that will affect millions. By Ramsey N. Singbeh, Jr. Margibi County, Liberia, April 1, 2024 – More than a month after the 54 th Legislature brought ...
China Union CEO Vows Continued Engagement With Liberians
Fuamah, Bong County (LINA) – The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of China Union Investment in Bong Mines, Lee Zhi Xiang, has reaffirmed his company's commitment to remain fully engaged with the people of Liberia despite the numerous challenges being faced by the company. Xiang said his company intends to implement …
Bong Legislative Caucus Raises Red Flag over The Renegotiation of China
Africa-Press – Liberia. The Bong County Legislative Caucus has raised an alarm over a clandestine move made by China Union to renegotiate the payment of the county's portion of its Social Development Fund (SDF) with the Government of Liberia (GOL), through the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, without the …
Mineral Development Agreement between the Government …
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Liberia: Bong Mines Hospital Deplorable Lower Bong County.Despite China Union's "The Chinese have told us that they will not employ more people unless the · 10 8 Liberia's Sirleaf signs $2,6bn iron ore deal with … The West African country,Liberia,China Union,to develop what is Mine Profile Photo of the Week …
Liberia: Rep Fahnbulleh Firm on "Corporate Accountability" over China
The Liberian government signed a $2.6 billion agreement in 2009 with China Union to mine for iron ore in the former Bong Mines operation area in Western Liberia. The agreement was intended to be Liberia's largest investment ever, as the government announced it would generate between 3,000 to 4,000 jobs with an additional 15,000 …
China Union to Resume Mining Operations in Bong Mines
Independent Probe Editor. March 31, 2023. No Responses. FUAMAH – The management of China Union Bong Mining Company, Liberia, LTD has disclosed that …
China-Union makes its first shipment of iron ore from Liberia
China-Union Investment has made its first shipment of iron ore from Liberia since taking over Bong Mines in 2008 with a $2.6 billion investment, an important step in the economic revival of the ...
Liberia: House Probes China Union for Alleged MDA Violation
The House's decision was triggered by a communication from Rep. Foday Fahnbulleh of Bong County District #7, to Speaker J. Fonati Koffa, which was read and discussed in Tuesday's session. Rep. Fahnbulleh said January 19, 2024, marked the 15th anniversary of the operations of China Union in Liberia, but most of the MDA has not …
House Joint Committee Expresses Dismay over China Union…
The Liberian government signed a $2.6 billion agreement with the Chinese company, China Union, to mine for iron ore in the former Bong Mines operation area in Western Liberia. The agreement reached in 2009, was intended to be Liberia's chief investment ever, as the government announced it would generate between 3,000 to …
China Union Under Probe Over Alleged Failure To Live Up …
Plenary's decision Tuesday, February 13, 2024, was as a result of a communication from Bong County's electoral district #7 Representative, Foday Fahnbulleh, in which he stated that China Union (Hong Kong) Mining Company Limited and China-Union Investment (Liberia Bong Mines Company Limited) since entering into a mineral …
Liberia: Diverted China Union US$6m Paid to Liberia …
The lackluster performance pushed the company over the limits and into a reported more than US$20 million (twenty million United States dollars) debt to Liberia, prompting the National Port Authority to write the management of APM Terminals to disallow China Union from using the Bong Mines Harbor. Major Blow to China Union
Liberia: China Union to Resume Mining Operations Shortly
By LINA. The management of China Union, Bong Mining Company, and Liberia, LTD has assured the provision of more jobs. The management said the …
The mining sector of Liberia: current practices and …
A case study was conducted on one of the iron ore mines (China Union Bong Mines Investment) to analyze the effects of the water quality on the local water …
The Outcome of China-Liberia Cooperation Is Widely …
In February this year, China and Liberia signed a new phase economic and technical cooperation agreement. By this, the Chinese side will provide Liberia with 150 …
Mudslide in Bong Mines Leaves China Union Ore Plant …
Bong Mines (LINA) – Reports from the China union Bong Mining Company in Fuamah District, Lower Bong County says a mudslide has taken place leaving the company main iron ore plant damaged. According to the Liberia News Agency, the mudslide incident took place during the late morning hours of Wednesday, September …
Liberia: "We'll Force China Union to Live Up to the …
Plenary's decision Tuesday, February 13, 2024, was as a result of a communication from Bong County's electoral district #7 Representative, Foday …
Liberia: Bong Legislative Caucus Raises Red Flag over The …
Senator Prince Moye and some members of the Bong Legislative Caucus. MONROVIA – The Bong County Legislative Caucus has raised an alarm over a clandestine move made by China Union to renegotiate the payment of the county's portion of its Social Development Fund (SDF) with the Government of Liberia (GOL), through the Ministry of …
China Union admits to 8 yrs failure in Liberia
Margibi County, Liberia, April 1, 2024 - More than a month after the 54th Legislature brought China-Union Investment (Liberia) Bong Mines Co. Ltd to the spotlight for reneging to do the needful, the company has openly admitted to failure to live up to its corporate social responsibilities for about eight years in Liberia, while promising to pay …
China Union Signs Agreement with Protesting Workers… – Liberia …
MONROVIA, LIBERIA-The Management of China Union Mining Company in Bong County has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with protesting workers of the Company to address their demands. According to the MoU, China Union has agreed to pay six hundred US Dollars to each employee for two years as education …