Bomihills

Dedication of Bomi Hills Project
January 12, 1952
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Ceremony and beginning of Bomi Hills Liberia

Address by
President W.V.S. Tubman

Our gathering here today climaxes in a most pleasing manner the several approaches made to the Liberian Government by individuals and companies of various nationalities, for the exploration and exploitation of the vast deposits of Iron Ore that has been embedded under those hills for a long time immemorial. Some of these approaches merely reached the negotiation stage and were broken off, while others progressed a little further to the point of exploration and extraction and shipment of samples of ore discovered
However, none of the agreements and arrangements concluded by the Liberian Government with forging Individuals and companies, previous to the granting of the Christie concession, were ever implemented to the point of undertaking practical solution of the complex, intricate and varied problems incidental to the successful and profitable exploitation of these deposits. This formal opening of the Iron Ore Mine under the concession granted the Liberia Mining Company six years ago by the Liberian Government, for which this ceremony is intended, is a very striking coincidence and an occasion of great significance. Coincidental because of the fact that it was on the 4th of January, 1944, the day after my first Inauguration, that his Excellency Lester A. Walton, the then American Minister, called on me during that day�s entertainment and insisted that �the Dr. Newhouse Survey Commission,� which had arrived in the country from the United States on the Government�s request, proceed at once to these Hills, for the purpose of re-survey, re-check and verification of previous surveys, reports of discovery of Iron Ore deposits and the extraction of samples for proper scientific analysis and grading.
Its great significance lies in the fact that the successful accomplishment of the Newhouse Commission of the objectives for which it was requested and dispatched to Liberia, placed the Iron Ore deposits of these Hills within the category of the world�s highest grade and determined them to be in appreciably large quantities. Immediately following the publication of the Newhouse Commission�s Report and Findings on the potentiality of the Bomi Hills Iron Ore deposits, applications were simultaneously received by the government from Mr. Clarke Babbit and Colonel Christie, both of the United States, for concession to exploit the same. Although the terms proposed by Mr. Babbit appeared more generous than those offered by Colonel Christie, it was not difficult to foresee that they were entirely impracticable. Thereupon, after study and discussion of the terms proposed by Colonel Christie, negotiations were entered into and agreement concluded, all of which culminated in the granting of concession, by the Fortieth Legislature of the Republic and its Third Annual Session in 1945, to him for exploitation of the Iron Ore deposits of those hills. It might be interesting, I think, for the shade of our public opinion which unjustifiably arrayed itself against the granting of this concession at the time it was under legislative consideration, to contrast its doubts and objections then with the actual contributions the Concessionaire is now making towards the economic development of the country, and the still greater benefits its continues operation portends for the future.
I should like to pay, in this public manner, high tribute to the zeal perseverance, determination and daring of the sterling and stoic character, in the person of Colonel Lansdell K. Christie, for the translation into sound realities of his desires and plan to tackle what a combination of Individuals, Companies and Corporations with far greater assets have, after obtaining the rights to do so, faltered and abandoned. For a considerable period of time, during the early stages of preliminary arrangements for the practical operations of concession, the Colonel was the only investor and almost sacrificed a great amount of his personal resources. I recall very vividly the occasion when everything seemed to have gone wrong, and, quite naturally, it was expected that this concession would go the way of the many others proceeding it. Never have I seen a man more resolute and more determined to succeed than was Colonel Christie at the time, and his courage and faith in a project that is destined to benefit not only himself, the Government and people of Liberia, but also the free nations of the world, have made possible more than any other single factor the formal opening of these mines which we so very happily witness today. Headed by such a worth and capable character and reasonably fair understanding of the aims and aspirations of the Government and people of Liberia as evinced by his consistent personal cooperation, the splendid relationship that has happily subsisted between Government and Concessionaire since 1945 will continue to grow closer and firmer, I hope with time. Special commendation is due the local management of Liberia Mining Company, under the able and efficient direction of General Manager Dewey, and in expressing this for and on behalf of the Government and people of Liberia, I do so with personal knowledge of the fine spirit of cooperation General Manager Dewey has shown, not only in matters affecting the interest of his Company, but also in situations where the necessity has arisen for technical and material assistance in the prosecution of Government construction projects. With the fervent hope that out of ores that has been and will still be extracted from these mines will be produced a portion of the worlds steel requirements for peaceful aims and for the manufacture of those facilities, utensils and other things so very essential to the comfort, safety and happiness of mankind. I declare the Iron ore Mines of Bomi Hills under concession to the Liberia Mining Company formally opened and in due operations as from this date.
Bomi Hills
Western Province
January 12, 1952
Program
Inspection train to Bomi Hills
January 12, 1952
8:30 A.M
Special 1train leaves Port of Monrovia
9:00 A.M
Train stops Kpo River Bridge
Dedication of Kpo River Bridge by Mrs. W.V.S. Tubman
10:30 A.M
Arrival at Bomi Hills
Introduction by Charles Dewey, General Manager of
The Liberia Mining Company, Ltd.
Address by L.K. Christie, President of Liberia Mining Company, Ltd. Response by His Excellency W.V.S. Tubman
President of the Republic of Liberia
Selection by Band
11:30 A.M
Inspection of Mine and Plant
12:30 P.M
Luncheon for Official Party and Visitors
2:00 P.M
Official train leaves Bomi Hills
4:00 P.M
Arrival at Port of Monrovia
Address by
Lansdell K. Christie

Ladies and Gentlemen:
This is an ideal occasion to tell you about the iron deposit called Bomi. Geologists believe that Bomi is at least five hundred million years old. That is a long time and during those many centuries Bomi has remained remote and tough and self-sufficient. It didn�t propose to have its slumber interrupted, it didn�t propose to get unceremoniously uprooted and it made the task as difficult as it ingenuity would permit. The development of Bomi has taken seven years since efforts were first initiated to obtain a concession from the Republic of Liberia. It has been a fascinating experience to be a witness through those years as one hurdle after another has been successfully overcome.No one man, no single group of men has brought this project to fruition. Two governments, Liberia and the United States have given there blessing to this endeavor, various departments of those governments have put their shoulder to the wheel. Private business has served as the medium to effect the realization of this project. The result has been that Liberia on the one hand has taken a great step forward in the economic development of its country, and America on the other hand has brought about a flow of much needed iron ore to its furnaces. This is the steel age in the history of man and from Bomi will flow, for many years to come, approximately one percent of America�s requirement of iron ore; ore of quality unsurpassed anywhere in the world. Before proceeding further it is appropriate to pay tribute to those men and agencies who have contributed so much to bring about a successful outcome.
Bomi was a challenge. The inspiration to meet that challenge came from many unselfish people who assisted with their time and efforts. Liberia�s President Wm. V.S. Tubman from the beginning has had faith in Bomi�s soundness and the benefits, which would accrue from its development. A sagacious and wise leader, he has pursued a policy of national progress with unremitting zeal, and by cooperating with foreign investors he has been able to attract the capital, which is so necessary for the development of Liberia. President Tubman has one acid test which he applies to all proposals for his consideration; �Is it good for Liberia.� The plan to bring Bomi into production met this test and accordingly he welcomed us to Liberia. He has extended to us every possible courtesy, every possible assistance and we on our part must be mindful of the trust he and his countrymen have reposed in us. Only in that way can we consider ourselves eligible to carry this undertaking on through the years.

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