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Gold and Iron Ore Drive Mining Higher as Rubber Falls
Gold, diamond and cement output rose sharply in early 2026, with diamonds more than doubling year-on-year and cement up 52%, while rubber, cocoa and timber production fell. The split captures an economy where mining surges and traditional agriculture struggles.
Gold Overtakes Iron Ore as Liberia's Top Export Earner at US$175m
Gold exports reached US$175 million in March 2026, more than double a year earlier and well ahead of iron ore, as output climbed to nearly 38,000 ounces. The metal's rise has reshaped Liberia's export base and helped steady the currency.
Palm Oil Jumps, Diamonds Double, Cocoa Slumps in Liberia's March Commodity Mix
Liberia's smaller commodities diverged in March 2026: palm-oil export earnings rose to US$6.6 million, diamond output more than doubled, and cocoa production fell 62%. The mixed quarter highlights both the promise and the fragility of efforts to diversify beyond gold and iron ore.