By: Melvin Flomo
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Monrovia, Liberia – April 11, 2026 — Montserrado County Senator, Abraham Darius Dillon, has publicly defended his 2023 decision to oppose the extension of the Bea Mountain Mining Company (BMMC) concession, shortly after Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung concluded an inspection visit to the company’s mining site in Grand Cape Mount County.
The Vice President’s visit, which highlighted the company’s gold production and expansion activities, has reignited national debate around the concession’s benefits and accountability—prompting Senator Dillon to restate his long-held concerns.
In a statement issued following the visit, Senator Dillon recalled that he, along with fellow senators Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence, BoyCharles Sogbie and Steve Zargo, voted against the 25-year extension of the concession in 2023. He stressed that their opposition was based on critical issues that, according to him, remain unresolved.
Among the concerns raised, Dillon pointed to the company’s alleged failure to construct modern medical facilities for workers and residents within concession communities—an obligation he said was overlooked during the review process.
The Montserrado lawmaker noted that their stance at the time drew significant backlash, with critics labeling them as “enemies of the state” for resisting the extension and demanding greater scrutiny.
However, he maintained that their decision was guided by a commitment to safeguarding Liberia’s interests and ensuring that concession agreements translate into real benefits for citizens.
Senator Dillon further asserted that the current administration, now more directly engaged following Vice President Koung’s site visit, has both the opportunity and responsibility to revisit the agreement and address longstanding concerns.
He urged the government to take decisive steps to “right the wrongs” by enforcing compliance, improving transparency, and ensuring that communities affected by the mining operations receive their fair share of benefits.
The renewed attention brought by the Vice President’s visit has placed the Bea Mountain Mining Company concession back at the center of public discourse, with increasing calls for accountability and reform in Liberia’s natural resource sector.
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