Africa-Press – Liberia. Westcrest Liberia is strengthening its profile as a responsible and forward looking mineral exploration company by expanding a wide range of community development initiatives alongside steady technical progress in its operations.
The company says its approach is built on the understanding that sustainable mineral development must go hand in hand with meaningful social investment and continuous engagement with host communities.
In communities surrounding its areas of operation, Westcrest has rolled out several development projects aimed at improving living conditions and supporting local growth.
These initiatives include the rehabilitation of key access roads to improve mobility and trade, the installation of boreholes to increase access to safe drinking water, support to schools to enhance learning environments, and the renovation and upgrading of town halls to strengthen community administration and social cohesion.
The company disclosed that many of these projects are financed through a dedicated two percent community contribution, a mechanism designed to ensure that local populations directly benefit from activities taking place on their land.
According to Westcrest, this contribution is not merely a financial obligation but part of a broader commitment to shared development and mutual responsibility between the company and host communities.
A defining feature of Westcrest’s community program is its participatory approach, which places community members at the center of decision making. Rather than imposing projects from the top down, the company engages residents in identifying priority needs and shaping development plans that reflect local realities. Community leaders, elders, women, and youth groups are consulted during planning stages to ensure that interventions address genuine concerns and deliver lasting value.
Westcrest says this inclusive process has helped foster a sense of ownership among beneficiaries, making projects more sustainable and reducing the likelihood of conflict or misunderstanding.
By involving communities directly, the company believes it is creating partnerships rather than transactional relationships, a model it considers essential for long term success in the extractive sector.
To maintain transparency and open dialogue, Westcrest has established multiple channels of communication with residents near its operational sites. These include the deployment of community liaison officers who serve as direct points of contact, regular town hall meetings where issues are openly discussed, and grievance mechanisms that allow community members to raise concerns and seek resolution in a structured manner.
Company officials say this continuous engagement has been critical in building trust and aligning expectations between the company and local populations. It has also enabled Westcrest to respond more effectively to emerging concerns, prevent misinformation, and adapt its operations in ways that respect community interests and cultural norms.
The company places particular emphasis on maintaining strong relationships with traditional leaders, elders, and local authorities, recognizing their central role in community governance and social stability.
Westcrest says the involvement of these stakeholders is vital not only for sustaining community support but also for ensuring that development initiatives are coordinated with local structures and priorities.
According to the company, these efforts are already contributing to a more stable and cooperative operating environment, which benefits both the communities and the project itself. Westcrest maintains that social stability and trust are essential foundations for any successful exploration and future production activities.
Through its combined focus on technical advancement and social responsibility, Westcrest Liberia says it is positioning itself as a partner in national development rather than merely a resource extractor. The company believes that by strengthening community partnerships, investing in local infrastructure, and promoting inclusive decision making, it is laying the groundwork for long term sustainable mineral production that delivers shared benefits to Liberia and its people.
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