Investment Prospectus

District #3, Nimba

District #3 in Nimba County serves as the driving force behind Liberia’s "Economic Transformation" pillar as outlined in the2025–2029 National Strategic Plan. Strategically near West Africa’s largest high-grade iron ore deposits and an improved multi-user logistics corridor, the district presents a favorable investment climate supported by a total investment commitment of US$3.5 billion from ArcelorMittal.

Feasibility Insights

Natural Resource : The Iron Ore Heartland

Source: MME, MT

District #3 and the adjacent Nimba Range host vast, high-grade mineral reserves undergoing a massive industrial scale-up.

Production Surge: Annual iron ore shipments are projected to increase from 5 million tonnes to 20 million metric tons (mtpa) in 2026, with further expansion targets reaching 30 mtpa.
Advanced Processing: The newly inaugurated iron ore concentration facility at Tokadeh is one of Africa’s most technologically advanced beneficiation plants, enabling the production of higher-grade, value-added ore.
Resource Longevity: A recently ratified amendment (January 2026) extends primary mining rights until 2050, providing a 25-year horizon for long-term capital stability.

Mining Technology +5

Logistics & Infrastructure: The Multi-User Corridor

Source: GoL

The district is the inland terminus of the Yekepa-to-Buchanan rail corridor, a critical asset for regional mineral exports.

Independent Rail Operation: Starting in October 2030, the railway will transition to an independently operated, multi-user system. This allows third-party investors and Guinean mining firms to export resources via the Liberian corridor, drastically reducing logistics overhead for new entrants.
Energy Infrastructure: The current expansion includes the construction of two new power plants and upgrades to the Port of Buchanan, including a dedicated new berth for increased export volume.
Road Connectivity: In January 2026, the government hosted its first Post-War Infrastructure Conference in Ganta, Nimba, prioritizing the paving of the Ganta-Yekepa corridor to facilitate industrial movement

Cross-Border Market Advantage

Source: MoA

Strategically located bordering Guinea and Côte d’Ivoire, District #3 is a natural hub for regional commerce.

Regional Integration: The district is a gateway to the Liberty Corridor, a proposed US$1.8 billion infrastructure project designed to link Guinean mineral assets to Liberian ports, positioning Nimba as a regional transit authority.
Modern Commerce Hubs: As of January 20, 2026, the Ministry of Agriculture handed over five modern agricultural markets in Nimba to provide organized trading spaces for cross-border commerce

Diversified Opportunities: Agribusiness & Human Capital

MoA

Rice & Tree Crops: Under the "Liberians Feed Yourselves Agenda," Nimba will host over 2,000 hectares of new lowland rice production in 2026. A modern rice-processing facility is slated for completion in Saclepea by late 2026 to serve the district's farmers.
Vocational Training: The 2026 MDA amendment mandates the operation of a vocational training institute in the region to produce a skilled technical workforce for mining and logistics.