[New Republic] Liberia-High Power Exploration (HPX) made headlines in September 2019 with its acquisition of the Nimba iron ore deposit on the Guinean side of the border, a move that was initially celebrated as a significant boost for West Africa's mining sector. However, four years later, HPX has failed to deliver on its promises, raising serious concerns about the company's true intentions and the negative impact of its activities on the economies of Guinea and Liberia.