Leone Rock Metal Group (LRMG) continues to redefine mining stereotypes in Sierra Leone with its proactive approach towards community development and education. On May 29th, 2024, the company marked a significant milestone by awarding 70 scholarships to students in their concessional areas, further demonstrating their commitment to uplifting the local communities.
The scholarships, with 35 recipients each from Bendugu Sambaya chiefdom and Bumbuna Dansogoia chiefdom, signify LRMG’s dedication to create educational opportunities in the region. Additionally, plans are underway to extend this initiative to Simiria chiefdom, emphasizing the company’s holistic approach towards empowering the youth through education.
LRMG having paid the Community Development Agreement Fund (CDA) supervised initiatives from community leaders on how to develop the communities and undertook several impactful projects within its concession areas, notably in Dansogoia, Sambaia, and Simiria Chiefdoms. The construction of multipurpose hall and guest house in Bumbuna, Dansogoia Chiefdom, and Bendugu Town, Sambaia Chiefdom, showcases the substantial progress made by the company in enhancing infrastructure for the local communities.
Furthermore, the construction of a Primary Healthcare Unit (PHU) with staff quarters in Nenekoro, Simiria Chiefdom, exhibits LRMG’s commitment to improving healthcare access in the region. The completion of pipe-borne water projects for relocated communities like Ferengbeyia, Wondugu, and Foria highlights the company’s dedication to providing essential amenities for the community’s well-being.
Also, Projects like the Mamuria Water and Berembeh School in Sambaia Chiefdom and the Mamanki School in Tane Chiefdom showcases the tangible impact LRMG is creating in Sierra Leone.
