About Numva Mining Union (Numva)
Numva Mining Union (Numva) is a Liberian-founded cooperative empowering artisanal and small-scale miners through training, fair participation, and responsible stewardship of natural resources. “Numva” derives from Mount Nimba, symbolizing strength, endurance, and unity.
Who We Are
Numva organizes miners across Liberia into a cooperative network that promotes ethical practices, equitable value sharing, and community advancement — in Liberia and the diaspora.
Accountability & fair dealing
Collective strength of miners
Protecting people & nature
Our Vision
A mining sector where communities prosper, resources are responsibly managed, and Liberia’s wealth benefits present and future generations.
Our Mission
- ✔ Organize and register miners nationwide
- ✔ Provide training, tools, and technical support
- ✔ Foster transparent, ethical trade
- ✔ Build local–international partnerships
What We Do
Numva connects miners, investors, and development partners to unlock value responsibly across gold, diamond, cobalt, nickel, and other minerals — prioritizing safety, compliance, and community benefit.
- ⛏️Mining Network Development: County-level registration & coordination
- 📚Capacity Building: Safety, geology basics, processing, and compliance
- 🤝Investment Facilitation: Cooperative ventures & fair offtake
- 🌿 Sustainability: Environmental safeguards & restoration practices
- 🏥Community Support: Social programs in mining regions
Leadership
Guided by Founder & CEO Nathaniel G. Vakor and George Z. Weamie, President, with a Board of Directors, Country Office representatives, and Regional Coordinators in Liberia and the United States. The leadership works collaboratively to ensure Numva’s mission of empowerment, transparency, and sustainable mining reaches every member and partner.