Wilmot Paye
Wilmot Paye serves as Liberia's Minister of Mines and Energy, where he is actively working to attract global investment to Liberia's rich mining resources, emphasizing the country's stability and strategic advantages during international conferences.
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Wilmot Paye served as the former Mines and Energy Minister in Liberia and warned about the country's poor enforcement of existing agreements.
Wilmot Paye’s Warning Liberia Still Refuses to Hear | Editorials
Liberia· 2026-01-23Ex-Minister of Mines Wilmot Paye, who introduced the permits four months before his dismissal, defended his actions.
Gov’t Permits Dredging Despite Pollution Woes | NewsLiberia· 2025-12-23
Former Minister of Mines and Energy Wilmot Paye hailed the House’s ratification of the Ivanhoe Atlantic Agreement as uplifting.
House Ratifies US$1.8B Ivanhoe Atlantic Deal, TotalEnergies and Oranto Oil Blocks | NewsLiberia· 2025-12-12
Wilmot Paye raised the alarm about ArcelorMittal's control over Liberia's rail corridor.
ArcelorMittal’s Record of Neglect Abroad Raises Alarms for Liberia’s Rail Future | NewsLiberia· 2025-12-08Wilmot Paye, a former Mines and Energy Minister, highlighted the potential of Liberia's mineral wealth and criticized the terms of the agreement with ArcelorMittal.
How ArcelorMittal Is Fighting to Keep Control of Liberia’s Rail, Port | NewsLiberia· 2025-11-27
Wilmot Paye served as the Minister of Mines and Energy in Liberia and delivered a speech during the official handover ceremony.
SPEECH BY WILMOT PAYE, FORMER MINISTER OF MINES AND ENERGY, DURING OFFICIAL HANDOVER CEREMONY AT MINISTRY OF MINES AND ENERGY | CommentariesLiberia· 2025-11-25Wilmot Paye has issued a strong warning about Liberia’s vast mineral wealth, emphasizing the urgent need to prevent a single company from monopolizing the country’s iron ore and other strategic resources.
“US$2.3 Trillion of Wealth Sitting Idle” | NewsLiberia· 2025-11-24
Wilmot Paye is the Minister of Mines and Energy who reportedly refused to sign the AML agreement.
No More Foolishness: Time for a ‘Three-Strikes Policy’ on ArcelorMittal | EditorialsLiberia· 2025-11-14
The former Minister of Mines and Energy, Wilmot Paye, reportedly refused to sign over his outright objection to various clauses.
Boakai Sends AML Deal Back to Negotiating Table | NewsLiberia· 2025-11-11
Former Minister of Mines and Energy Wilmot Paye did not sign the document after being pressured to do so and refusing based on his objection to multiple aspects of the Agreement.
Key Ministers Did Not Sign ArcelorMittal Agreement Awaiting the President — Legal Experts Warn of Red Flags | InvestmentLiberia· 2025-11-07Wilmot Paye urged Liberians to remain resolute in the pursuit of national transformation during his farewell ceremony.
Former Mines Minister Wilmot Paye Bids Emotional Farewell | NewsLiberia· 2025-10-31Wilmot Paye is the Minister of Mines and Energy who approved the new fee structure.
Gov’t Reduces Broker License Fees | BusinessLiberia· 2025-10-23
Liberia’s Minister of Mines and Energy, Wilmot Paye, has called for urgent regional and international collaboration to tackle Africa’s energy crisis.
Energy Minister Calls for Bold Investments | NewsLiberia· 2025-10-02Minister Wilmot Paye was contacted regarding RAC's forgery and illegal mining activities.
Miner Filed Fake Document and Got a License | EnvironmentLiberia· 2025-09-11
Minister Wilmot Paye welcomed stakeholders and urged immediate action during the National Validation Workshop.
Liberia Goes Green with New Energy Policy | NewsLiberia· 2025-08-28
Minister Wilmot Paye is instituting sectoral reforms in Liberia's mining sector.
Wilmot Paye: Minister Reforming Mining Sector | NewsLiberia· 2025-06-24
The delegation includes Mines and Energy Minister Wilmot Paye.
ECOWAS Leaders Meet to Forge New Era of Regional Economic Cooperation | BusinessLiberia· 2025-06-20
Wilmot Paye has joined regional, continental and global counterparts in Ghana to participate in the 2025 ‘Mining in Motion’ summit.
Mines Minister Joins Global Leaders in Ghana for ‘Mining in Motion’ Summit | BusinessLiberia· 2025-06-06
Minister Wilmot Paye has encouraged upcoming County Officers to approach their roles with dedication and a commitment to serving Liberia diligently.
Mines and Energy Establishes County Structures | NewsLiberia· 2025-05-09Wilmot Paye is the Minister of Mines and Energy leading the compliance assessment of Bea Mountain Mining Corporation’s gold operations.
MME, LRA Lead GOL Compliance Review of Bea Mountain’s Gold Operations | BusinessLiberia· 2025-05-06
The Minister of Mines and Energy, Wilmot Paye, confirmed that he neither attended the April 30 meeting nor delegated authority.
Boakai Orders Reversal of Unauthorized Rail Operatorship ‘Decision’ | NewsLiberia· 2025-05-05
Wilmot Paye is the Mines Minister who supported the ESIA team's request for access.
ArcelorMittal Defies Liberian Government | NewsLiberia· 2025-04-10
Mines and Energy Minister Wilmot Paye emphasized the significance of learning from regional experiences at the ADPA conference.
2025 ADPA Confab Critical to Liberia’s Kimberley Process Revision | NewsLiberia· 2025-04-09
Wilmot Paye is the Minister of Mines and Energy who met with the new LEC MD to discuss cooperation in revamping electricity provision.
LEC’s New MD Vows to Tackle Liberia’s Power Challenges | BusinessLiberia· 2025-04-07
Wilmot Paye is the Minister of Mines and Energy who stated that Liberia is determined to implement a multiuser rail system despite AML's objections.
ArcelorMittal Threatens Legal Action to Maintain Rail Monopoly | NewsLiberia· 2025-03-17
Wilmot Paye is the Minister of Mines and Energy whose administration has been praised for reform efforts in the mineral sector.
Diamond, Gold Brokers Impressed By Reform Efforts at MME | BusinessLiberia· 2025-03-07
Minister of Mines and Energy Wilmot Paye confirmed the government’s stance on transitioning to a multiuser rail system.
LIBERIA Holds Firm on Multiuser Rail Policy in ArcelorMittal Negotiations | NewsLiberia· 2025-02-28
Mr. Wilmot Paye is the minister of lands, mines and Energy involved in the reclaiming of Putu Mountain.
Gov’t to Reclaim Putu Mountain from Russian Investors | NewsLiberia· 2025-02-21
Mr. Wilmot Paye is the minister of lands, mines and Energy involved in the reclaiming process of Putu Mountain.
Gov’t In Process to Reclaim Putu Mountain from Russian Investors | InvestmentLiberia· 2025-02-19Wilmot Paye is the Minister of Mines and Energy representing Liberia at the conference.
Liberia Seeks Investment Opportunities at Mining Indaba 2025 confab | BusinessLiberia· 2025-02-14
