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Liberia attends African mining summit in Accra

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Liberia attends African mining summit in Accra

Liberian Vice-President Jeremiah Koung is attending the Mining in Motion Summit 2026, which focuses on the future of Africa’s mineral resources. The meeting in Accra, scheduled for 19 to 21 October, brings together leaders, ministers and companies to strengthen cooperation in the sector, according to MyJoyOnline.

Liberian Vice-President Jeremiah Koung has arrived in Ghana to attend the Mining in Motion Summit 2026, a summit focused on the future of Africa’s mineral resources. He was welcomed by Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, Ghana’s Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, according to MyJoyOnline.

The meeting will take place in Accra from 19 to 21 October under the theme “One Continent, One Voice on Minerals: Aligning Africa’s Mining Future”. African leaders, ministers responsible for natural resources, industry representatives and continental institutions are expected to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation on mineral resources.

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