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KASM chalks up 'amazing' win against seabed mining

On 27 Jun, 2014 By Elizabeth1

Source: PNG Mine Watch

The two chalked messages made a dramatic change from the usual seabed mining signs. “Fabulous result KASM thankx” read the Raglan West roadside blackboard that usually advertises scooters for hire, while proudly graffitied on Whaingaroa Environment Centre’s front wall was a simple “We won!” with “No seabed mining” in smaller lettering above.

Logging on SABL to halt soon

On 27 Jun, 2014 By Elizabeth1

Action the talk and implement the cancellation of the SABLs!

Source: PNG Mine watch

Logging activities on all 44 land obtained under Special Agriculture Business Lease will cease as soon as the National Forestry Authority receives confirmation from Lands department that the SABLs have been effectively revoked.

Forest Minister Douglas Tomuriesa says at this stage 25 SABLs have been returned and revoked however NFA is yet to receive confirmation.

Mining Minister ignoring the world on experimental seabed mining

On 24 Jun, 2014 By Elizabeth1

Source: The Loggers Time

For Our Nations to Live, Capitalism must die

On 12 Jun, 2014 By Elizabeth1

Controversial SABL goes on in remote areas

On 11 Jun, 2014 By Elizabeth1

Source: PNG Loop

NRI Condemns validity of SABLs

On 06 Jun, 2014 By Elizabeth1

Source: Emtv Online

The National Research Institute says Laws relating to Special Agricultural and Business Leases are outdated and do not cater to the needs of customary landowners.

The think tank is calling on the Government to scrap the S.A.B.L.s altogether in place of a new and independent working committee to work on a better legislative framework.

Nautilus Mine a concern

On 05 Jun, 2014 By Elizabeth1

Source: Post Courier

The much-talked-about Nautilus mining project is a great concern for the people of New Ireland and the other island provinces.

Public concerns have been raised over the Solwara 1 project, attracting the interest of International community.

Juffa praised over land leases

On 05 Jun, 2014 By Elizabeth1

Source: The National

A REPRESENTATIVE of the Mengen Sulka people in the East Pomio district has applauded Northern Governor Gary Juffa’s stand to support landowners that resulted in the cancellation of two Special Agriculture Business Leases (SABLs) in the Waigani National Court.

Joint Public Statement on SABL

On 04 Jun, 2014 By Elizabeth1

West Papua: no-one’s colony

On 22 May, 2014 By rait man

Commentary from the Pacific Network on Globalisation (PANG)

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