Monrovia-Mansa Resources Limited and Orion Resource Partners, a leading U.S.-based mining investment firm and principal shareholder in the company, have announced plans to invest approximately US$600 million in Liberia over the next three years.
The planned investment is expected to create hundreds of jobs and significantly boost economic activity in the country according to a joint statement issued June 16,2026.
The investment, which will support the development of the Dugbe Gold Project in southeastern Liberia, is projected to generate widespread opportunities for Liberian contractors, suppliers, service providers and workers while stimulating growth across local communities.
Upon reaching full operations, currently targeted for 2028, the project is expected to employ between 900 and 950 people. Mansa Resources has committed to prioritizing Liberian participation in its workforce, with Liberians expected to fill approximately 66 percent of positions at startup and between 90 and 95 percent within four years through training, skills transfer and workforce development programs.
The investment and employment projections were highlighted during a meeting Tuesday between President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. and the executive leadership teams of Mansa Resources and Orion Resource Partners at the Executive Mansion.
During the discussions, the parties reviewed progress on the Dugbe Gold Project, one of Liberia’s most significant emerging mining investments, and assessed its expected economic and social impact.
President Boakai welcomed the companies’ continued confidence in Liberia and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to creating a stable, transparent and predictable environment for responsible investment.
He said major investments such as the Dugbe Gold Project have the potential to create jobs, stimulate local businesses, generate government revenue and contribute to Liberia’s long-term economic transformation. The President also stressed that Liberians must benefit equitably from the country’s natural resources.
Executives of Mansa Resources expressed appreciation for the government’s engagement and support, while reaffirming their commitment to developing the project in accordance with international environmental, social and governance standards.
The company said the US$600 million investment will flow into the Liberian economy through local procurement, contractor services, workforce training and community development initiatives, helping drive economic growth and livelihood opportunities, particularly in southeastern Liberia.
At steady-state production, the Dugbe Gold Project is expected to produce approximately 200,000 ounces of gold annually, strengthening Liberia’s mining sector and expanding its contribution to national economic growth.
Mansa Resources also emphasized that the project is expected to generate substantial recurring revenues for the Government of Liberia through royalties, payroll taxes, corporate taxes and other fiscal contributions that will support national development priorities.
President Boakai and company executives agreed to maintain close collaboration throughout the project’s development to ensure the investment creates sustainable economic opportunities, meets environmental and social obligations, and delivers lasting benefits to Liberia and its people.
The Government of Liberia and Mansa Resources reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the Dugbe Gold Project as a model of responsible resource development, local content growth, job creation and inclusive economic prosperity.
