Bea Mountain to Face House of Representatives Scrutiny over Alleged Violation of Liberianization Policy

MONROVIA, LIBERIA: The House of Representatives has taken a decisive step toward upholding Liberia’s economic sovereignty by endorsing a communication from Sinoe County Electoral District #3 Representative Alex S. Noah, calling for an investigation into the Bea Mountain Mining Company for allegedly engaging in business activities reserved exclusively for Liberians.

During its 7th day sitting of the 3rd quarter of the 2nd session, On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the Plenary agreed to establish a Specialized Committee to probe the company’s alleged operation of cement and mineral water production facilities.

These business ventures fall under the twelve (12) business categories reserved for Liberian citizens under the 1975 Liberianization Policy.

In his communication to Plenary, Representative Noah underscored that Bea Mountain alleged involvement in these prohibited sectors represents a serious violation of the 1975 Act to Amend the General Business Law of Liberia.

The lawmaker argues that such activities not only breach the law but also undermine the government’s longstanding efforts to empower local entrepreneurs.

“It would be a disservice to struggling Liberian business people,” Representative Noah stated, “for a multi-million-dollar foreign concessionaire already benefiting from gold mining operations to compete in small-scale ventures meant to uplift Liberians economically”.

The 1975 Liberianization Policy was enacted to ensure that Liberians maintain exclusive control over specific areas of commerce, thereby fostering national economic growth, reducing foreign dominance, and promoting inclusive development.

Following deliberations, the Plenary mandated the Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon to constitute a specialized committee to conduct a full-scale investigation into the matter. The committee’s findings and recommendations are expected to be presented to the full body for appropriate legislative action.

The House of Representatives emphasized that this move is not only about enforcing existing laws but safeguarding Liberia’s economic identity and ensuring that foreign investors respect the legal frameworks that govern their operations within the country.