Liberia Plans Investment Drive with Mining and Energy Summit

Liberia will host its first international mining and energy conference in October as the government steps up efforts to attract major investment into its natural resources, electricity sector and transport projects. The two-day event will take place on October 28 and 29 at the Farmington Hotel in Monrovia. Organisers expect it to open new business opportunities worth more than three billion dollars.

The Liberia International Mining and Energy Conference and Exhibition is being organised by the Ministry of Mines and Energy, the Liberia Chamber of Mines and AME Trade. Government officials, mining companies, energy experts and investors are expected to attend.

The programme will focus on mining, electricity, transport links and project financing. The first day will centre on mining, investment and finance, while the second day will examine energy development and infrastructure. An exhibition will also allow companies and government agencies to present projects and hold business meetings.

Officials hope the event will encourage investment in iron ore production, critical minerals, renewable electricity and transport links that can improve trade within the region.

Mining and power plans support development goals

Liberia has placed mining at the centre of its economic plans. The country recorded an estimated economic growth rate of 5.8 per cent in 2025, with mining making an important contribution. The government also wants to increase iron ore production in the coming years through a mining code that gives the state a larger share in mining projects.

Geological studies completed in 2025 identified deposits of lithium, cobalt, manganese, neodymium and uranium. These minerals are used in batteries, electric vehicles and clean energy technology. Their discovery has increased interest in Liberia's mineral sector and created new opportunities for exploration and investment.

Infrastructure development is also a major part of the government's plans. A proposed railway and port corridor will connect Guinea's Nimba region to the Port of Buchanan. Construction on the first phase is expected to begin in 2026 and could create about 2,000 jobs during peak construction. Liberia wants the corridor to strengthen trade by allowing cargo from neighbouring countries to move through its ports.

The government is also working to increase electricity supply through renewable energy. Its target is to source at least 75 per cent of electricity from renewable sources. Key projects include the rebuilt 88-megawatt Mount Coffee hydropower plant, an electricity grid expansion supported by the European Union, a utility-scale solar power programme and further hydropower opportunities along the Saint Paul River.

The October conference is expected to give investors, government agencies and industry leaders a platform to discuss these projects, examine financing opportunities and build partnerships that can support Liberia's long-term mining, energy and infrastructure ambitions.