Canadian and West African exploration company Fundy Minerals Ltd has identified 12 new targets at its diamond and gold project in Liberia. The company engaged ACA Howe International Ltd of Berkhamstead, Herts, UK to acquire data and conduct a survey and interpretation using ALOS PalSAR radar. The interpretation identified 12 new targets as having potential [...]
Liberian Diamond Exports Near $2 Million in Jan-Apr 2009 Period
The Government of Liberia authorized the export of over 2,500 carats of rough diamonds valued at almost $2 million between 1 January and 30 April 2009, earning the Government over $59,000 in royalties, according to the midterm report of the Panel of Experts on Liberia. Exports are down significantly from 2008 although the average value [...]
Expert Panel Urges Extension of UN Mission in Liberia
The group of experts monitoring United Nations sanctions on Liberia has called for the extension of the world body’s peacekeeping mission in the West African country to assist the Government in regaining control of its natural resources. The mid-term report of the Panel of Experts on Liberia recommended that the UN Mission, known as UNMIL, [...]