Residents in Liberia’s Grand Cape Mount County are crying out against Bea Mountain Mining Corporation (BMMC), accusing the company of polluting their water, destroying farmland, and leaving them to suffer without clean drinking water, food, or basic services.
The Liberian Investigator embarked on an investigative tour in Grand Cape Mount County from December 20-22, 2024, focusing on communities directly impacted by BMMC’s mining activities. The aim was to assess the living conditions of residents and the environmental effects of the concession company’s operations.
Citizens of affected areas, including Kinjor, one of BMMC’s main operation sites, and Jekandor Town, described a grim reality. They can no longer plant crops or use their creeks, which were once vital for livelihoods, as these have been contaminated with mining chemicals.
