The House Joint Committee on Concession Compliance Review has confirmed receipt of a formal communication dated December 17, 2025, from China Union Investment Liberia Bong Mines Company Limited.
The company officials, according to release, submitted in response to issues raised during the Committee’s ongoing compliance review of the Mineral Development Agreement (MDA).
The Committee also confirmed taking note of the companies’ acknowledgment of certain areas of non-compliance, and their stated commitment to corrective action, transparency, and sustained engagement with the government, and residents in affected communities.
The Committee further acknowledged the request for 45 to 60 days “good-faith remedial period,” as well as the proposed actions outlined in the submission.
These included plans for road rehabilitation, increased local employment, vocational training initiatives, assessments of social infrastructure, community lighting, and paving proposals.
The joint committee Chairman, Foday Fahnbulleh, said: “Let it be clearly stated that legislative oversight is not punitive. It exists to safeguard the public interest, ensure adherence to the laws, and guarantee that concession agreements deliver real, measurable, and sustainable benefits to the people. Communities impacted by concession operations have waited far too long for commitments to translate into visible, and tangible outcomes.”
Fahnbulleh said the Committee will conduct a detailed review of the proposed remedial framework, and will only consider any timeline acceptable, if it is accompanied by clear benchmarks, verified implementation schedules, and documentary evidence demonstrating progress. Commitments on paper must be matched by action
Rep. Fahnbulleh said, the Committee expects that any remedial period granted will be subject to strict monitoring, with periodic progress reports submitted as pledged.
Failure to meet agreed obligations within approved timelines will compel the Committee to recommend appropriate legislative action consistent with the laws.
He assured the public of how the House Joint Committee on Concession Compliance Review remains committed to constructive engagement, but will not compromise on accountability, community welfare, or full compliance with the MDA.