About Numva Mining Union Inc.

Numva Mining Union Inc.

About Numva Mining Union Inc.

Bridging Liberia’s artisanal mining expertise with global standards—through ethical practices, transparent trade, and sustainable community advancement across Liberia and the diaspora.

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Who We Are

Numva Mining Union Inc. Works with Numva Mining Cooperative Inc., the premier cooperative network for miners throughout Liberia. We bridge the gap between artisanal expertise and global standards, promoting ethical practices, equitable value distribution, and sustainable community advancement both within Liberia and across the diaspora.

Focus Minerals Gold • Diamond
Critical Metals Cobalt • Nickel
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Our Vision

To pioneer a mining sector where local communities prosper, natural resources are managed with integrity, and Liberia’s mineral wealth secures a thriving legacy for present and future generations.

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Our Mission

  1. Formalization: To organize and register miners nationwide under robust cooperative structures.
  2. Empowerment: To provide the specialized training, modern tools, and technical oversight necessary to enhance safety, productivity, and regulatory compliance.
  3. Ethical Trade: To cultivate a transparent marketplace that strengthens the bond of trust between miners, investors, and local stakeholders.
  4. Strategic Partnerships: To facilitate high-impact international collaborations that direct investment toward responsible mining and grassroots development.

Core Values

The standards we uphold—internally, in the field, and across every partnership.

Integrity

We promote honesty, accountability, and responsible leadership in all mining, cooperative, and business activities.

Community Empowerment

We support miners, farmers, youth, women, and local communities through organization, training, and access to opportunity.

Sustainable Development

We encourage responsible mining, agricultural cooperation, environmental care, and long-term economic growth for Liberia.

What We Do

Numva Mining Union Inc. and Numva Mining Cooperative Inc. support miners, farmers, field leaders, and partners through organized programs that strengthen responsible mining, cooperative development, equipment access, training, and investment readiness.

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Mining Network Development

Executing nationwide registration and coordination of mining cells at the county level.

2

Equipment Services and Training

Building access to mining and agricultural equipment, rental support, technical guidance, safety training, and operational supervision.

3

Cooperative and Field Coordination

Organizing miners, farmers, supervisors, coordinators, and community leaders into a structured cooperative system for accountability and growth.

4

Investment and Partnership Readiness

Preparing Numva’s programs, field records, mineral opportunities, and equipment service plans for serious partners, buyers, investors, and development institutions.

1

Mining Network Development

Executing nationwide registration and coordination of mining cells at the county level.

2

Capacity Building

Delivering professional training in geological fundamentals, advanced processing methods, and legal frameworks.

3

Investment Facilitation

Structuring bankable cooperative ventures and transparent offtake agreements for international partners.

4

Environmental Stewardship

Implementing rehabilitation practices and environmental safeguards to ensure responsible resource management.

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Community Impact

Driving social development programs that transform mining regions through improved infrastructure and livelihoods.

Leadership

Under the strategic direction of Nathaniel G. Vakor (Founder & CEO) and George Z. Weamie (President), Numva is governed by an experienced Board of Directors and supported by Regional Coordinators across Liberia and the United States.

Our leadership team operates with a unified focus: ensuring that transparency and sustainable empowerment remain at the heart of every partnership.

Numva Mining Union Inc. | Bridging Resources and Responsibility.
Liberia & the United States

Founder & CEO

Nathaniel G. Vakor

Strategy • Governance • Partnerships

President

George Z. Weamie

Operations • Compliance • Performance

Field Structure

Regional Coordinators

County-level coordination across Liberia

Executive Messages

A shared commitment to dignity, transparency, and measurable results.

A Message from Our Founder & CEO

“The true wealth of a nation is not just found in the minerals beneath its soil, but in the dignity and empowerment of the people who extract them.”

At Numva Mining Union Inc., we began with a singular conviction: that Liberia’s mineral abundance—from our gold and diamonds to our critical battery metals like nickel and cobalt—should serve as a catalyst for national transformation. For too long, the gap between artisanal mining and the global market has been bridged by uncertainty. We are here to change that narrative.

Our organization is built on the principle of “Prosperity through Partnership.” By organizing our miners into a disciplined, cooperative network, we are moving beyond traditional methods toward a future defined by safety, environmental stewardship, and ethical transparency. We are not just mining for resources; we are mining for the sustainable development of our communities.

To our local miners: Numva is your advocate and your platform for growth. To our international partners and investors, we offer a transparent, compliant, and structured gateway to Liberia’s vast potential.

Together, we are building a legacy of integrity that will resonate for generations. We invite you to join us in this mission to redefine what responsible mining looks like in West Africa.

Nathaniel G. Vakor
Founder & CEO, Numva Mining Union Inc.

From the Desk of the President

“Operational excellence and ethical compliance are the twin pillars of our success.”

As President of Numva Mining Union Inc., my focus is on the tangible: the safety of our miners, the integrity of our supply chains, and the efficiency of our cooperative networks. We recognize that for Liberia to compete on the global stage, we must move beyond outdated practices and embrace a model rooted in rigorous standards and professional accountability.

My office is dedicated to ensuring that every Numva cooperative cell operates with technical precision. By implementing comprehensive training programs—ranging from geological mapping to legal compliance—we are professionalizing the artisanal sector and mitigating risks for our investment partners.

We are not just a union; we are a structured, scalable organization designed to deliver results. Whether we are coordinating at the county level in Liberia or engaging with our partners in the United States, our commitment remains the same: to turn potential into performance.

We invite you to witness the new standard of mining in Liberia.

George Z. Weamie
President, Numva Mining Union Inc.

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