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Miners and Washington worried about George Weah's procrastination

Liberia's President George Weah in Paris, 12 November 2019.
Liberia's President George Weah in Paris, 12 November 2019. © Ludovic Marin/AFP/Pool
Liberian President George Weah still hasn't made a decision regarding renegotiation of ArcelorMittal's railway monopoly, even though a report on the issue was submitted a month ago. That delay is causing concern for mining operators, and Washington. As for mining mogul Robert Friedland, he is preparing to withdraw from Liberia and Guinea. [...]
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