Monrovia, Liberia – ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) has been hit with a contempt citation by the Joint Committee on Compliance and Concessions Review of the House of Representatives. The action comes after the steel giant’s representatives failed to appear at a crucial legislative hearing on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at 2:00 PM.
The hearing, organized in collaboration with the Inter-Ministerial Concessions Committee (IMCC), was intended to be a platform for AML to provide a comprehensive compliance update and submit all relevant documentation related to its operations and adherence to existing concession agreements. While reports indicate the company did submit some documentation, its failure to send representatives to face lawmakers prompted swift action.
Following the absence, Hon. Anthony F. Williams, a member of the Committee, motioned for AML to be summoned again. The company is now ordered to appear next Tuesday, with legal counsel, to “show cause why it should not be held in contempt of the Legislature,” as stipulated by Article 44 of the Liberian Constitution.
Chairman of the Joint Committee, Hon. Foday E. Fahnbulleh, minced no words in issuing a stern warning to all concessionaires operating in Liberia. He emphasized that the Committee would not tolerate any actions that undermine the authority or integrity of the Legislature.
“We believe that working in close collaboration with all partners and stakeholders in the concession sector is vital to promoting a Liberia that benefits all its citizens through the proper management of our natural resources,” Hon. Fahnbulleh stated. “This review process is intended to assess compliance, promote accountability, and uphold transparency. However, what we observed today was a glaring absence of AML representation at a hearing designed to evaluate its 20 years of operations in the country.”
The contempt proceedings against ArcelorMittal Liberia highlight the House’s commitment to ensuring greater oversight, compliance, and public trust in all concession agreements. This development signals a clear message from the Liberian Legislature that they are serious about holding major corporations accountable for their commitments and operations within the country.
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