PlanetGOLD Liberia - Sustainable Mercury Reduction in Liberia’s Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining (ASGM) Sector

To reduce mercury pollution in Liberia’s ASGM sector by addressing the underlying economic, social, environmental, and governance challenges.

Project Details

Project ID

11905
Project Type

Full-size Project
GEF Period

GEF - 8
Implementing Agencies

African Development Bank
Executing Agencies

Environmental Protection Agency, Ministry on Mines and Energy
Funding Source

GEF Trust Fund
Focus Areas

Chemicals and Waste
Status

Concept Approved
Funding Source

48 months months

Project Documents

Screen 2025_Final
GEFSEC Review
PIF

Fund Allocations

Co-Financing Total: 24,569,881 USD
GEF Project Grant: 7,000,000 USD
GEF Agency Fees: 665,000 USD

Timeline

2025-03-05
Received by GEF
2025-03-05
2025-12-19
Concept Approved
2025-12-19
Project Approved for Implementation
Project Closed