Published: January 12, 2026
MONROVIA — ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) has reached a major milestone in its mining operations with the certification of 19 mine operators from Shift A who successfully completed an intensive, competency-based training program conducted by the Mobile Equipment Training Unit of the ArcelorMittal Liberia Training Academy (AMLTA).
The certification marks the first time AML has issued mine operator credentials aligned with international standards, a move the company says reinforces its commitment to safety, operational excellence and workforce professionalization.
“This is the very first international standards certification for AML,” said Ruth Negash, manager for operations training and compliance at AMLTA. “This certification is important because it helps align our operations and ensures that our operators are working safely, efficiently and productively across our mine sites.”
The training combined classroom instruction, hands-on equipment operation and performance-based evaluations. Over several days, participants were assessed on technical competence, safety awareness, operational discipline and compliance with modern mining practices. Only operators who met all required benchmarks were awarded competency certificates.
YEKAPA, Nimba County – ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) has reached a major milestone in its mining operations with the certification of 19 mine operators from Shift A who successfully completed an intensive, competency-based training program conducted by the Mobile Equipment Training Unit of the ArcelorMittal Liberia Training Academy (AMLTA).
The certification marks the first time AML has issued mine operator credentials aligned with international standards, a move the company says reinforces its commitment to safety, operational excellence and workforce professionalization.
“This is the very first international standards certification for AML,” said Ruth Negash, manager for operations training and compliance at AMLTA. “This certification is important because it helps align our operations and ensures that our operators are working safely, efficiently and productively across our mine sites.”
The training combined classroom instruction, hands-on equipment operation and performance-based evaluations. Over several days, participants were assessed on technical competence, safety awareness, operational discipline and compliance with modern mining practices. Only operators who met all required benchmarks were awarded competency certificates.
Company officials said the program is intended not only to enhance individual skills but also to standardize mine operations, reduce operational risk and strengthen safety culture across AML’s mining activities.
As part of its performance recognition effort, AML presented special awards to three operators for outstanding achievement. Honors were given to the Best Excavator Operator, Best Dozer Operator and Best Articulated Dump Truck (ADT) Operator of Shift A, recognizing exceptional professionalism, consistency and mastery of equipment.
The certification ceremony also underscored AML’s broader investment in Liberian human capital development. Through the AML Training Academy, the company provides structured training in heavy equipment operation, mechanical and electrical trades, safety and compliance, leadership development and on-the-job technical mentorship. The programs are designed to equip Liberians with transferable, industry-relevant skills applicable both within AML and beyond the mining sector.
For the newly certified operators, the achievement represents recognition of their effort and a renewed responsibility to uphold high operational and safety standards. For AML, the milestone highlights its ongoing push to build a skilled, safety-conscious and globally competitive Liberian workforce.
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