The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) entered the year 2025 strategic period at a defining moment in Liberia’s growth trajectory. During the year under review, the Ministry intensified efforts to modernize systems, strengthen institutional capacity, and create a conducive and healthy work environment that supports productivity and accountability.
In the mineral sector, the Ministry achieved unprecedented milestones, including the analysis of new nationwide geological findings, establishment of County Mine Offices staffed by qualified geologists and mining engineers, introduction of an expanded and modernized fee structure, and the rollout of digitalized licensing systems. The Ministry strengthened compliance monitoring, improved transparency in license and concession management, revitalized Liberia’s participation in regional and international industry bodies, and advanced key policy reforms, including amendments to the Minerals and Mining Law and the proposal for establishing a National Minerals Company to manage Liberia’s mineral equity interests.
These reforms are aligned with the Government of Liberia’s overarching priorities of transparency, efficiency, and sustainable national development. The Ministry implemented reform agenda aimed at institutional stabilization, modernization, and performance improvement. Major accomplishments include restoring statutory governance structures, improving sector coordination through reactivated Energy and Mineral Sector Working Groups, expanding electricity access, stabilizing dry-season power supply, reopening engagement with Independent Power Producers, advancing solar and renewable energy initiatives, updating the National Energy Policy, and initiating reforms to strengthen tariff transparency and regulatory compliance. Significant progress was also recorded in hydropower planning, infrastructure restoration, and the transition of 144 government institutions from postpaid to prepaid metering.
A major focus of the Ministry’s strategic direction has been on data-driven governance, recognizing that accurate and accessible resource information forms the foundation of effective planning, investment attraction, and policy execution. To this end, the Ministry prioritized the collection, analysis, and management of geological, hydrological, and environmental data. Enhanced data systems and mapping initiatives aim to improve decision-making, expand investor confidence, and support evidence-based national planning.
Efforts include encouraging sustainable mining practices, advancing the transition to cleaner energy systems, and supporting policies that reduce environmental degradation while enabling green economic growth. As part of its governance mandate, the Ministry is also working to ensure full compliance with international standards. A key priority is strengthening the Office of Precious Minerals to meet Kimberley Process (KP) requirements by 2026. The Ministry remains dedicated to fulfilling its mandate with integrity and professionalism, ensuring that Liberia’s Mineral resources are managed sustainably for the prosperity of present and future generations.