Communities
Fostering sustainable development and positive impact in Sierra Leone's mining regions through community partnerships, education, infrastructure, and economic empowerment
Community Development Funds & Surface Rents
LRMG regularly disburses substantial funds to support local chiefdoms and affected communities across Port Loko, Karene, Bombali, and Tonkolili Districts, ensuring transparency and equitable profit-sharing.
Annual Community Development Fund
Substantial annual disbursement emphasizing reinvestment in mining-impacted areas and equitable profit-sharing across local chiefdoms.
Surface Rent Payments
Fair compensation to local communities reinforcing our dedication to ongoing engagement and transparent community relations.
Port and Rail Communities
Targeted payments for community development and surface rents to Port and Rail communities, boosting local economies and infrastructure projects.
Community Development Fund & Surface Rent
Presentation to ten chiefdoms as part of our Corporate Social Responsibility and Community Development Assistance Program (CDAP).
These initiatives are part of our broader strategy to engage stakeholders, including community leaders, on key development projects, ensuring transparency, mutual benefit, and sustainable community-led growth.
Sports Sponsorship & Youth Development
LRMG is a major investor in Sierra Leone's sports sector, particularly football, positioning us as the only private company making such significant contributions to sports development in the country.
Local Football League Sponsorship
Major investor in Sierra Leone's sports sector, particularly football, providing resources to enhance infrastructure and nurture local talent.
Youth Empowerment Programs
Promoting youth empowerment and community unity through sports, delivering exciting matches and development opportunities.
Sports Infrastructure Development
Investing in sports facilities and infrastructure to provide safe, quality venues for community sports activities and events.
Community Unity Through Sports
Using sports as a vehicle to bring communities together, fostering social cohesion and positive community relationships.
Our Sports Investment Leadership
These efforts align with our corporate culture of maximizing community value through inclusive programs, solidifying our role as the only private company making such significant contributions to sports in Sierra Leone.
Educational & Empowerment Initiatives
Education is a cornerstone of our CSR, with donations and programs aimed at improving access, safety, and quality of education across our operational communities.
Christ the King College Perimeter Fence
Donation to enhance school security and support safer learning environments for students and staff.
Educational Scholarship Program
Awarding scholarships to deserving students with plans to extend the initiative to reach more beneficiaries.
School Construction Projects
Building and supporting educational facilities including Berembeh School, Mamanki School, and other community schools.
Community Empowerment Programs
Broader empowerment programs with generous donations to various organizations, championing education and community upliftment.
Educational Impact
- Enhanced school security and safety measures
- Increased access to quality education
- Support for deserving students through scholarships
- Improved educational infrastructure
Future Commitments
We remain committed to expanding our educational initiatives, with plans to extend scholarship programs and continue supporting educational infrastructure development across all our operational districts.
Infrastructure & Health Projects
LRMG actively renovates and supports vital community facilities, focusing on healthcare, water infrastructure, communications, and community spaces across Tonkolili District and beyond.
Babangida Hall Renovation
CompletedBinkolo
Handover of the renovated Babangida Hall, providing a key communal space for local gatherings, events, and community activities.
Primary Healthcare Unit (PHU)
OngoingMultiple Communities
Construction of Primary Healthcare Units to improve access to essential medical services and healthcare delivery in remote areas.
Pipe-borne Water Projects
Multiple ProjectsMamuria Water & Other Communities
Development of clean water infrastructure including pipe-borne water systems to ensure reliable access to safe drinking water.
Radio Bintumani Equipment Donation
CompletedRegional Coverage
Donations of broadcasting equipment to Radio Bintumani, strengthening community communications and information access.
Additional Infrastructure Projects
Multipurpose Halls
Construction of community halls for meetings and events
Guest Houses
Building accommodation facilities for community visitors
Pepel Community Center
Development of central community facility in Pepel
SLMB Primary School
Educational infrastructure development project
Town Field Development
Sports and recreation facility improvements
Our operations employ over 10,000 people and contribute 18% to Sierra Leone's GDP, with a focus on community benefits and infrastructure development that creates lasting positive impact in mining sites where locals have gained unprecedented support.
Stakeholder Engagements & Future Vision
We host high-level events and maintain strategic partnerships to ensure mining aligns with national growth and community development across our operational chiefdoms.
Presidential Partnerships
High-level events with President Julius Maada Bio to discuss Community Development Agreements (CDAs) and magnetite processing facilities.
Steel Factory Development
Engagements with local leaders in Tonkolili District to advance development projects, including potential steel factory construction to drive industrialization.
Community Development Agreements
Ensuring mining operations align with national growth through comprehensive CDAs and inclusive development programs.
Our Vision for the Future
Deeper ties across operational chiefdoms through inclusive development programs
Continued launches of community-led development initiatives
Expansion of industrial development projects including steel manufacturing
Enhanced partnerships with government and community leaders
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Our Commitment
LRMG remains dedicated to a future where mining drives equitable prosperity for all Sierra Leoneans. Through transparent partnerships, sustainable development, and community-led initiatives, we continue to build stronger, more resilient communities across our operational regions.