Bao Chico Mining Company Held in Contempt For impeding Legislative Oversight Responsibility

Monrovia, Liberia: The Joint Committee on Concessions & Investment at the House of Representatives, which was set up to conduct a comprehensive review of all concession agreements, has slammed Bao Chico Mining Company’s management with contempt for impeding legislative functions.

The company was scheduled to appear before the committee for a public hearing last Friday, March 22, 2025.

However, the committee was met with an excuse letter from Bao Chico, which the committee has described as a “flimsy excuse.”

The letter failed to provide a valid reason for the company's absence and instead requested a postponement of the hearing by one month.

Notably, the letter lacked a clear name of the signatory, and only the position of "General Manager" was mentioned, further raising concerns regarding the company’s lack of transparency.

In response to Bao Chico Mining Company’s letter of excuse, the Joint Committee on Investment has expressed its disappointment, describing the company's failure to appear before the committee as an act of disrespect and a deliberate attempt to undermine the oversight responsibility of the House of Representatives.

The committee has demanded that the company appear with its legal counsel on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, to show reason why they should not be held in contempt for impeding the legislative function.

The House of Representatives Joint Committee reemphasizes its commitment to its mission of ensuring transparency and accountability in all concession agreements and will take necessary actions to ensure all entities, including Bao Chico, comply with their obligations.

Edited: E. Geedahgar Garsuah, Sr.