Monrovia, Liberia – Liberia’s Minister of Mines and Energy, R. Matenokay Tingban, leads the country’s high-level attendance at the 2026 Future Minerals Forum (FMF) in Saudi Arabia. The West African nation is becoming a destination for investment in clean energy and ethical mining in response to the increasing global demand for essential minerals.
Through Liberia’s active involvement in the Forum, Minister Tingban spoke to legislators, corporate executives, investors, and technical experts who are influencing the direction of mining and resource governance. He highlighted Liberia’s enormous and varied mineral potential at a ministerial roundtable discussions while restating the government’s dedication to openness, value addition, sustainable development, and investor confidence.
The FMF is a leading international forum for discussing critical minerals and mining governance at a time when the demand for key resources is rising due to the global energy transition. The presence of Liberia, under the leadership of Minister Tingban, is a strong indication of the country’s desire to draw in investment and establish alliances that links resource management with economic expansion.
In addition to the plenary sessions, the Liberian delegation is holding focused meetings with private sector executives and international investors, such as talks on downstream development and investment prospects along Liberia’s mining value chain with the Saudi Gold Refinery.
In order to strengthen collaboration and promote Liberia’s long-term interests in the international minerals market, the Minister is also holding bilateral talks with partner nations and important organizations. It is reported that Minister Tingban will embark on a business trip to Israel from January 17–22, 2026, after the Saudi meeting, with the goal of encouraging private sector investment in solar and renewable energy.
The mission seeks to promote energy diversity, increase the availability of inexpensive, clean power, and promote sustainable economic growth in Liberia. Liberia’s dual-track involvement in renewable energy and minerals, involving Saudi Arabia and Israel, highlights the government’s desire to use global alliances for sustainable development.
“Liberia remains open for responsible investment and strong global partnerships, emphasized, as the country seeks to transform its natural resource wealth into long-term national prosperity,” the Minister added.
Reported by: Prince Saah
