FACTORS FOR, ADVANTAGES AND PROBLEMS FACING IRON MINING IN LIBERIA
Liberia is well endowed with large resources of Iron ore. Liberia is the leading producer of Iron ore in Africa. Iron mining is very important to the economy of Liberia. The areas with mineral deposits include Walogosi Mt. ranges in Western Liberia, Bomi hills, Bong Mountains, Nimber Mountains ranges and Bio mountain ranges. Open cast method is widely used. Factors for the development of Iron mining in Liberia 1) Availability of iron ore both high grade and low grade. 2) Development of the railway to Bomi hills from Monrovia. 3) Labour availability since west Africa has high population. 4) The government policy favors mining industries in Liberia. Advantages of iron mining in Liberia 1) It has contributed to the export earning 2) It has contributed to the development of industries especially steel industry and Buchanan. 3) It has encouraged the development of towns. 4) The mining industry has stimulated the development of social services like schools, roads, hospitals, shop...