-Calls for Transparent, Science-Based Investigation
MONROVIA, LIBERIA – Bea Mountain Mining Corporation (BMMC) has issued a formal response to a statement released earlier today by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) concerning the fish mortality incident at Marvoe Creek in Grand Cape Mount County, emphasizing its commitment to transparency while raising concerns over what it describes as an unsupported shift in the agency’s findings.
In its statement, BMMC reaffirmed its dedication to environmental protection, regulatory compliance, and the well-being of surrounding communities. The company highlighted that it was the first to detect the incident, voluntarily reporting the matter to the EPA on February 24, 2026, and initiating the subsequent investigation—a move it says reflects a long-standing policy of responsible environmental stewardship.
According to BMMC, an earlier communication from the EPA dated February 27, 2026, confirmed that laboratory analyses showed cyanide and related chemicals to be within regulatory limits. At that time, the agency linked the fish mortality to elevated levels of cypermethrin, a pesticide commonly associated with agricultural use, and stated it was not connected to mining operations.
The company stressed that cypermethrin is not used in any of its operations. It noted that the EPA has approved and holds the complete inventory of chemicals used by BMMC, and that cypermethrin has never been part of that inventory.
Against that backdrop, BMMC expressed concern over what it called an apparent shift in the EPA’s latest statement, which attributed the source of contamination to BMMC infrastructure without presenting new scientific evidence or analysis to support the conclusion.
“The identification of a contaminant does not, in itself, establish its source,” the company stated. “Any such determination must be grounded in verifiable, transparent, and scientifically sound evidence.”
The company also addressed assertions regarding the burial of deceased fish, stating that it became aware during a joint investigation by the National Security Agency (NSA) that the act had been attributed to its personnel. BMMC said it immediately initiated an internal inquiry, emphasizing that it has nothing to conceal and that any actions taken were responsible measures in the interest of public safety.
“Such actions should not be misconstrued as an admission of liability or wrongdoing,” the company said.
BMMC reaffirmed its full cooperation with the EPA and all relevant authorities, stating it is eager to understand how the substance entered its operational area. The company called for an independent, transparent, and science-based investigation to conclusively determine the source and cause of the incident.
“We encourage the relevant authorities to ensure that all conclusions are guided by objective evidence, due process, and established scientific standards, in order to ensure fairness, accuracy, and continued public trust,” the statement read. The company said it will continue to engage constructively with stakeholders and will provide updates as more verified information becomes available.
