Liberia, Dec. 3 -- Representative Foday Fahnbulleh of District Seven has issued a public condemnation of China Union, accusing the concessionaire of persistently violating the social and community development commitments spelled out in its Mineral Development Agreement (MDA) with the Government of Liberia.

Speaking on behalf of residents of Fuamah and Sanoyea Districts - home to the company's Bong Mines operations - Rep. Fahnbulleh said China Union continues to extract and transport iron ore to China while failing to deliver the essential benefits promised to impacted communities.

He described the company's conduct as an affront to local citizens and a breach of both the "spirit and letter" of its binding agreement.

According to the la...