COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course examines the nature of the ownership and development/exploitation of solid mineral such as gold, diamond, iron ore, etc. Using the New Minerals and Mining Law of Liberia, this course details what is required to explore for and extract solid minerals in Liberia.

Each of the various mineral licenses established by the mining laws of Liberia is discussed along with the condition for holding, operating and maintaining each license and Mineral Development Agreements. This course also discusses mineral taxation.