Social & Environmental

Hummingbird Resources actively pursues initiatives that can help address the serious economic and social-environmental challenges that are still prevalent throughout the country and especially in the rural regions. We feel that often the best solution is employment, bringing with it training and lasting transferable skills. As our resource grows, and with the proceeds of the money raised at listing, we are better able to advance projects quickly – both in conjunction with local NGOs and directly with the communities in which we live and work.

However, with the prospect of more widespread development across Liberia in the sectors of mining, agriculture and forestry, it is crucial that the unique environment of Liberia is not overlooked. Much of the forested areas and wildlife within are now severely under threat after years of poorly mananged concession agreements and desperation created by war, which forced people into poaching and exploitation of the forest and its ecosystems. Therefore, it is Hummingbird’s belief that, in return for the privilege of working in Liberia, it is our duty to do our part in the most socially and environmentally responsible way possible, and in a manner that is both sustainable and relevant.

Hummingbird is proud to be one of Liberia’s largest employers with over 90% of our workforce in Liberia made up of Liberian nationals. Additionally Hummingbird sponsors a number of geology students at the Liberian University, and has recently recruited its first graduates from the university as junior geologists to work within Hummingbird’s international geological team. Hummingbird invests in all its employees as individuals, providing regular training (from first aid courses to computer workshops) to develop the skills of each individual, promoting personal growth and development, so as to increase the opportunities for their careers to progress. Hummingbird takes the welfare of its employees very seriously and its provision of medical cover for all employees is just one example of this.

Hummingbird Resources has a strategy aimed at identifying specific ways in which to have a direct and positive impact wherever we work. We aim to assist the various poverty reduction strategies that the government has introduced, and focus our CSR initiatives in order that they complement the various County Development Agendas.