Africa-Press – Liberia. Chetan Savant, the Country Head of Western Cluster Liberia, has revealed that the company’s investment in Liberia would have a significant impact on the project’s communities, generating job opportunities and long-term economic benefits.
Western Cluster, according to Savant, is fully committed to investing a substantial amount of capital in a range of initiatives designed to foster the growth and prosperity of its mining communities in Bomi, Cape Mount, and Gbarpolu counties.
“We are dedicated to supporting the communities in which we operate, and this investment serves as a testament to that dedication,” Savant said. “We firmly believe that by investing in sustainable development and job creation, we can create a brighter future for everyone in the community.”
Western Cluster, which is owned by Vedanta Resources PLC, an Indian multibillion-dollar corporation, has a strong track record of supporting local communities, and will mine the mineral-rich Bomi Hills mines for 25 years.
The company’s ore deposits are located in Bomi Hills, Bea Mountain, and Mano River, in the country’s western region, which is renowned for its high poverty rate. The company’s investment in the region is expected to generate significant economic opportunities for people in the project-affected areas, leading to a boom in economic activity as a result of the company’s iron ore mining operation.
This implies that considerable amounts of money will be directly and indirectly injected into the local communities, and the company will invest in several key areas, including infrastructure development, skills training, and environmental sustainability in creating a brighter future.
“Overall, Western Cluster’s current investment in the local community is a positive development that will bring much-needed economic benefits to the area. By investing in sustainable development and job creation, the company is helping to create a brighter future for everyone in the community,” Savant said.
Savant’s announcement coincides with the announcement of Western Cluster’s recent membership in the Liberia Chamber of Mines, an association that represents mining companies and businesses committed to strengthening the sector’s role in advancing the country’s mining industry and supporting the government’s development objectives.
Meanwhile, the President of the Liberia Chamber of Mines, Amara Kamara, has urged the people of Bomi, Cape Mount, and Gbarpolu to remain patient as Western Cluster’s investment will enhance economic activities in the region in the short and long run.
Kamara emphasized that Western Cluster has long acknowledged the critical role played by the local community in its operations and is committed to creating employment opportunities for community members, which will help to mitigate unemployment and stimulate economic growth in the area.
“People need to exercise some patience. I understand the expectations are high, but Western Cluster is genuinely committed to enhancing the livelihoods of its project communities,” Kamara said.
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