Draft Bouganville Mining Bill
From the draft bill – who owns the minerals is always going to be a contentious issue! Division 2 – Ownership of minerals 9. MINERALS CEASE TO BE PROPERTY OF THE STATE OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA All minerals existing on, in or below the surface of land in the...
Bouganville against mine
OPPOSITION to re-opening of the mine at Panguna by the Autonomous Bougainville Government is slowly gaining momentum in Central Bougainville. Many community leaders feel that this is not the time to talk about mining. Meanwhile, the ABG has been asked to consider other industries togenerate revenue for its operation...