J. Peter Pham
Dr. J. Peter Pham is a prominent figure in international development and resource management, known for his expertise in African affairs and his role as an advisor on economic strategy. He has been a vocal critic of monopolistic practices in Liberia's railway sector, particularly concerning the influence of ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) on government decisions. Recently, he has raised concerns regarding the stalled railway proposals from U.S. companies, emphasizing the need for a multiuser rail system to enhance Liberia's economic sovereignty and infrastructure.
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J. Peter Pham has been appointed as Executive Chairman and Interim Chief Executive Officer of Ivanhoe Atlantic.
Ivanhoe Atlantic Adds U.S. Heavyweights to Board as Guinea Iron Ore Project Advances | News
Liberia· 2026-02-02
J. Peter Pham is a former U.S. special envoy for the Sahel and currently at the Atlantic Council.
Sécurité: le pari de Washington sur Rabat décrypté par trois experts américains
Morocco· 2026-01-21
Former U.S. Special Envoy to Africa’s Great Lakes Region Ambassador J. Peter Pham is now non-executive chair of Ivanhoe Atlantic.
House Ratifies US$1.8B Ivanhoe Atlantic Deal, TotalEnergies and Oranto Oil Blocks | NewsLiberia· 2025-12-12
J. Peter Pham, a former Trump appointed Ambassador to the Sahel and Great Lakes Region of Africa, was clear and explicit in an Op-ed that the Yekepa to Buchanan Port railway infrastructure was of strategic interest to the US.
House Passes Ivanhoe Atlantic Rail Access and Concession Agreement | InvestmentLiberia· 2025-12-12
Former U.S. envoy to the region J. Peter Pham said Christians suffered disproportionately to their share of Nigeria’s population.
Whiplash: How Trump’s threat to strike Nigeria further reshuffles Pentagon priorities
Guyana· 2025-11-05
Dr. J. Peter Pham, former U.S. Special Envoy to the Sahel, chaired Ivanhoe Atlantic, which signed a landmark Access and Concession Agreement with the Government of Liberia.
Liberia’s Mineral Corridor Gains Strategic Attention from Washington | NewsLiberia· 2025-10-20
J. Peter Pham, the company’s chairman and former U.S. Special Envoy for the Sahel, underscored the project’s strategic significance.
Guinea Courts U.S. Investment as Ivanhoe Atlantic Taps Liberia Rail | BusinessLiberia· 2025-08-18
J Peter Pham is the chairperson of the board of Ivanhoe Atlantic and a former US special envoy, linked to the Liberty Corridor project.
US Congress should ask questions about the Ivanhoe Atlantic Deal – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-07-29
J. Peter Pham is the Board Chair of Ivanhoe Atlantic and a former U.S. Ambassador who discussed the agreement with Deputy Secretary Landau.
Ivanhoe Atlantic to Export High-Grade Iron Ore to U.S. via Liberia | BusinessLiberia· 2025-07-13
The post was also reposted by Ambassador J. Peter Pham, former Trump Envoy to the Sahel Region.
Liberia: Trump Administration Supports Multi-user Rail with Independent Operator | InvestmentLiberia· 2025-04-25
Dr. J. Peter Pham served as the first-ever U.S. Special Envoy for the Sahel Region of Africa and is currently the Chairman of High Power Exploration (HPX).
Trump Advisor on Africa, HPX Chairman Says AML Rail Monopoly Is Against US Strategic Interests | NewsLiberia· 2025-02-13Dr. J. Peter Pham criticized the failure of certain government officials to embrace a multiuser model, accusing AML of undermining Liberia’s economic sovereignty.
Another U.S. Investor’s Railway Proposal Stalled By Officials Protecting AML Monopoly | NewsLiberia· 2025-02-13