𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗮 𝗠𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿t

The House of Representatives has summoned Bea Mountain Concession Company (BMCC) to appear before full plenary on Thursday at 10:00 AM. This decision follows the presentation of a preliminary report by the House Committee on Investment and Concession regarding BMCC’s compliance with recommendations issued after a March 12, 2024, incident at the company’s operational site.

The Committee’s report highlighted serious concerns related to workplace safety, environmental management, and corporate social responsibility.

A statement issued by the Press Bureau says these issues were identified in an investigation conducted by a Joint Committee, which subsequently provided BMCC with clear recommendations to address the concerns and align its operations with regulatory and best practice standards.

Despite multiple communications, including official queries dated February 12 and February 20, BMCC has failed to adequately respond to the Committee’s inquiries. This lack of cooperation raises significant concerns about BMCC’s commitment to addressing critical safety and environmental issues.

The Committee views BMCC’s non-responsiveness as an obstruction to transparency and accountability in concession operations.

In response, the Committee on Investment and Concession has urged the plenary to summon BMCC to provide a comprehensive update on the status of its compliance with the recommendations.

The Committee is particularly alarmed by BMCC’s failure to implement necessary safety measures, which pose potential risks to workers and surrounding communities.

Additionally, unresolved environmental concerns present a major threat to the local ecosystem and residents who depend on natural resources for their livelihoods.

The Committee encourages active participation from stakeholders, including community representatives, labor unions, and environmental advocacy groups, in monitoring BMCC’s activities. A multi-stakeholder approach is essential in holding concessionaires accountable and promoting sustainable development.

The Committee reaffirms its commitment to protecting the interests of the Liberian people by ensuring that all concessionaires, including BMCC, operate within the established legal framework.

The House of Representatives will continue to take decisive action in enforcing compliance and safeguarding the well-being of citizens.