Liberia: Boakai’s Anti-Illegal Mining Taskforce Begins Operations

The Government of Liberia’s new anti-illegal mining enforcement mechanism has officially begun operations, with the Protect Our Resources Taskforce (PORT) holding its first technical engagement aimed at launching a nationwide campaign to combat illicit mining activities and strengthen governance within the extractive sector.

The inaugural technical meeting, held on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at the Ministry of Mines and Energy in Monrovia, brought together PORT leadership, key government agencies,…