MONROVIA – May 7, 2026: As Liberia prepares to host its first-ever National Mining and Energy Conference and Exhibition, the Ministry of Mines and Energy and AME Trade Ltd have signed a service agreement aimed at organizing the high-level international event.
The agreement seeks to establish collaboration between the Ministry and AME Trade Ltd in planning, promoting, and executing the conference, which is expected to showcase Liberia’s vast natural resource potential, attract foreign investment, and create opportunities in the mining and energy sectors.
The agreement was signed by Mines and Energy Minister R. Matenokay Tingban on behalf of the Ministry, while Chief Executive Officer Mahad Ahmed signed for AME Trade Ltd.
According to the agreement, AME Trade Ltd will lead the planning, marketing, financing, and overall execution of the conference and exhibition.
The company will also develop sponsorship and exhibition packages, manage delegate sales strategies, design and oversee the event website and registration platform, and coordinate publicity campaigns.
Additionally, the company is expected to secure sponsors, exhibitors, speakers, and delegates from both Liberia and the international community.
The Liberia Chamber of Mines (LCM), a key stakeholder in mineral sector governance, is also playing a major role in the initiative by providing local industry insights and stakeholder recommendations.
For its part, the Ministry of Mines and Energy will provide official endorsement and government support for the conference.
The Ministry will also issue letters of invitation and support where necessary, coordinate the participation of public institutions and state agencies, and assist in mobilizing international delegations, development partners, and investors.
The National Mining and Energy Conference is expected to bring together policymakers, investors, and industry stakeholders to discuss the future of Liberia’s mining and energy sectors and explore strategies for maximizing productivity and sustainable growth.
Under the terms of the agreement, AME Trade Ltd will bear the full financial cost of the event, while the Ministry of Mines and Energy will assume no financial liability for any losses incurred.
The Liberia Chamber of Mines is expected to receive 20 percent of the net profit generated from the conference, payable within 30 days after the conclusion of the event.
Both parties described the agreement as a significant step toward promoting Liberia’s mining and energy sectors and expressed commitment to ensuring the success of the conference.
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