Samuel Kallon 
Leone Rock Metal Group (LRMG) has made waves in the industry with its latest strategic move to enhance operational efficiency.
The company has unveiled 10 locomotives at the Queen Elizabeth II Water Quay, marking a notable milestone in its growth trajectory in Sierra Leone.
The prestigious event saw some key personalities in attendance and they are: Mr. Salim Sillah, the Chief Technical Officer of LRMG, Mr. Rex Bhonafa, Deputy Minister of Transport and Aviation, and Mr. Charlie Cheng, the General Manager. They met together to commemorate the introduction of the new locomotives.
And the strategic move solidifies LRMG’s reputation as a forward-thinking and progressive player in the mining industry.
The addition of these locomotives also signifies LRMG’s commitment to operational excellence and expansion.
Mr. Sillah, in emphasizing the significance of this investment, highlighted how these locomotives would enhance logistical processes, thereby boosting the company’s capacity to transport materials across diverse terrains.
Furthermore, this expansion, it is said, is expected to create employment opportunities, adding the company’s already 6,000 plus employees and thus complementing government’s vision to create about 500,000 jobs for young people in the country as a way to contribute to the growth of the local economy.
Mr. Charlie Cheng reiterated the transformative impact of this acquisition, stating that it would not only streamline operations but also would enhance LRMG’s competitiveness in the market and will put Sierra Leone on the map.
By leveraging innovation and sustainability, LRMG reaffirms its position as an industry leader in the mining sector.
Deputy Minister of Transport and Aviation, Rex Bhonafa commended LRMG for its initiative in introducing the locomotives to Sierra Leone, thus recognizing the positive effects on the transport industry and operational efficiency.
The event garnered praise from stakeholders and local officials, highlighting LRMG’s proactive stance towards the infrastructural development in the country.
