ArcelorMittal Liberia has commissioned 50 new gondola wagons to spice up rail operations in readiness for its Phase Two growth challenge.

The 50 new wagons are the primary consignment of a batch of 100 fashionable wagons to give a boost to the transportation of iron ore, from Yekepa in Nimba, to the Port of Buchanan, in Grand Bassa.

Rail Maintenance Manager, Mulbah Gbozee stated the coming of the brand new wagons won’t most effective give a boost to rail operations, however it is also a large spice up to rail protection.

“The commissioning of these new wagons is a welcoming development that is in alignment with the company’s commitment to delivering safe tonnage,” Gbozee stated.

He expressed appreciation to the AML control for its farsightedness in making an investment within the acquire of the brand new wagons and confident of his staff’s steady dedication to accountability to make sure higher and secure tonnage.

With a capability of 98 tonnes each and every, the brand new wagons can even lend a hand building up the corporate’s income contribution, to the federal government and its 3 operation counties.

Already the best possible taxpayer for 3 consecutive years, ArcelorMittal Liberia’s Phase Two growth will triple manufacturing of iron ore from 5mtpa to 15mtpa, of high-value listen, with an extra growth of rail and port amenities, thus making the challenge one of the most greatest in West Africa.

As a end result, the corporate’s annual contribution to County Social (*50*) Funds (CSDF) in Bong, Grand Bassa, and Nimba will building up to US$3.5 million, 20% of which is able to at once get advantages mining-impacted communities within the 3 counties.