Liberia Lifts Shutdown Order on China Union's Iron Ore Mines

Liberia has conditionally lifted a shutdown order on China Union's iron ore Bong Mines. The Environmental Protection Agency had previously halted operations due to environmental regulation violations. This development marks a significant turn in the ongoing industrial activity in the West African nation.

Liberia has made a pivotal move by conditionally lifting the shutdown order on China Union's iron ore Bong Mines, as announced in a government statement on Wednesday.

The shutdown, initially imposed on August 28 by the country's Environmental Protection Agency, was due to the company's non-compliance with environmental regulations.

This conditional lift is a significant development in the context of Liberia's industrial activities, promising potential economic benefits while underscoring the importance of environmental governance.

(With inputs from agencies.)