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The Chief Executive Officer of JM Mining Company, which operates in the Kamboi Hills in Kenema District, has raised concerns over the termination of the company’s security contract by the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) and the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF).
Speaking to journalists, members of the Parliamentary Committee on Mines, the Office of National Security (ONS) and other security agencies on August 15, 2026, JM Mining CEO Jerry described the termination as inappropriate and said it amounted to a breach of the agreed contractual terms.
According to Jerry, the security agreement contains a 60-day termination clause, which provides for the continued provision of security services at the company’s campsite throughout the notice period.
He said JM Mining received the termination notice three days before his statement, leaving 57 days remaining under the agreed 60-day period.
The CEO expressed concern that the withdrawal of security services before the expiration of the notice period could expose the company’s property and operations to potential threats, damage and destruction.
He called for urgent intervention to resolve the matter, stressing that the terms of the existing agreement should be respected while efforts are made to address the dispute.
The development has prompted calls from members of the public for the Parliamentary Committee on Mines to intervene and facilitate a swift resolution, allowing JM Mining to continue its operations in the Kamboi Hills without disruption.
JM Mining’s operations are regarded as an important source of employment and economic activity in the region. Stakeholders have therefore expressed concern that a prolonged dispute over the security arrangements could affect the stability of mining operations in the area.
The situation has also raised broader questions about contractual obligations and the protection of business operations in Sierra Leone, particularly within the mining sector, where security remains critical to protecting investments and ensuring continuity of operations.
