Former Senate Pro-Tempore Albert Chie has strongly refuted any connection to the recent illegal mining controversy involving Chinese nationals in Gbarpolu County.
In response to the allegations levied against him, concerning his alleged association with Chinese individuals engaged in mining activities in Liberia, Senator Chie expressed his firm stance against Class ‘C’ and Class ‘B’ mining operations, citing concerns about their negative impact on communities and the environment.
“I don’t know any Chinese in Liberia who is involved in mining; neither am I associated with any Liberian or foreign national involved in mining,” the Grand Kru County Senator, who is also a trained geologist, declared. “I am fundamentally opposed to Class ‘C’ and Class ‘B’ mining activities because they bring no tangible benefits to the communities and the Government. Class ‘B’ mining activities only destroy the environment and are characterized by smuggling of mineral commodities, the way it is presently structured,”
