Rep. Somwarbi also wants the management to initiate the realization of the review of the Mineral Development Agreement (MDA) signed between ArcelorMittal and the government in accordance with Article 36 of the document. He, however, noted that the company among other things has deserted the properties including housing units; leaving workers to live in unfavorable conditions. “The assets taken over by the AML, as specified in Appendix F., have been deserted from observation. In 2005, ArcelorMittal Liberia signed the first Mineral Development Agreement (MDA) to allow the company to begin mining iron ore in the Yekepa and Buchanan concessions. The MDA carries stringent conditions regarding sustainable development, economic, social and environmental investments.

Source: Front Page Africa March 21, 2018 02:15 UTC