Rio Tinto

Panguna reopening not in the interest of the people

On 04 Jul, 2014 By rait man

By Dansi Oerupeu

Contrary to authority’s claim of common support, the opposition against the Panguna Mine reopening is more apparent then ever. People in Panguna, especially the women folk, who have been subtly crying against the move, are now coming out strongly and using stringent measures to stop any attempt by ABG, PLA or BCL to reopen the mine.

Panguna mine, the epicenter of continual dispute. Picture by Dansi Oerupeu

Referendum: A natural progression for Bougainville after the crisis

On 04 Mar, 2013 By Klaireh

Rio Tinto Cuts Jobs in Australia

On 09 Aug, 2012 By Klaireh

via Post Courier

GLOBAL mining giant Rio Tinto has started to cut staff numbers in its Australian operations, and intends closing its Sydney office as it battles falling commodity prices and threats to demand from Europe’s debt crisis.
Rio Tinto’s Australian manager David Peever told Reuters by telephone that around 30 support and services staff in Sydney and an undisclosed number of employees at the company’s much larger operation in Melbourne in would be cut.

Educated Enough to See Through Your Eyes BUT...

On 26 Apr, 2012 By Klaireh

Thursday. The second last day of the working week and the political situation in this awe inspiring nation of ours is ever turbulent, yes we are truly a vibrant democracy.

The Evidence of BCL's role in the Bougainville Conflict: A Reluctant Response to Axel G. Sturm's Open Letter

On 26 Apr, 2012 By Effrey

By Dr Kristian Lasslett*

The Greatest Threat to BCLs future is it's Hidden Past

On 23 Apr, 2012 By Effrey

By Dr. Kris Lasslett

Last month the President of the European Shareholders of Bougainville Copper (ESBC) Axel Sturm publicly raised concerns over the volatility of BCL’s share prices. In an interview with PNG Industry News, he blamed political uncertainty in Papua New Guinea for BCL’s current woes.

Remember giants fall easily in Papua New Guinea

On 24 Sep, 2010 By rait man