US Embassy Raises Concerns over Transparency in Mining Sector

US Embassy raises concerns over transparency in mining sector

The United States Embassy in Juba has expressed support for international business engagement in South Sudan but raised concerns over a lack of transparency in the country’s investment and mining sectors. In a statement shared with Eye Radio, the Embassy said Ambassador Michael J. Adler conveyed these concerns during an April 9 meeting with Mining Minister Lasuba Lodoro. The Embassy said that while the U.S. government supports American businesse…

U.S. raises concerns over transparency in South Sudan’s mining sector - Radio Tamazuj

The United States has raised concerns about transparency and security in South Sudan’s investment climate, warning that the issues are discouraging American businesses from investing in the country. In a meeting on April 9 with Mining Minister Lasuba Lodoro, U.S. Ambassador Michael J. Adler cited a lack of transparency in decisions made by the ministry, according to a statement issued Monday by the U.S. Embassy in Juba. The embassy said it suppo…