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Australians Green washing the mining industry in PNG

On 02 Sep, 2014 By Elizabeth1

Gender and Mining Symposium in Papua New Guinea

Source: PNG Mine Watch

IM4DC, in collaboration with The University of Queensland (UQ) and The University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) recently presented a gender and mining symposium and workshop in Papua New Guinea (PNG).

Tonga a world leader in seabed minerals law

On 02 Sep, 2014 By Elizabeth1

Source: Secretariat of the Pacific Community | The Jet

The Kingdom of Tonga this month became the first country in the world to put in place a law that manages seabed mineral activities within its national marine space and under its sponsorship in international waters.

Madang Wansolwara Dance

On 01 Sep, 2014 By Elizabeth1

Source: PNG Loop

Through remembrance and protest, a group of Pacific Islanders will be celebrating the one dream for our Ocean, free to be self-determining.

Foreign mining industry cries foul over PNG asserting its independence

On 26 Aug, 2014 By Elizabeth1

Dancing around the issue

Source: PNG Industry News

ABOLISHING fly-in, fly-out employment would have detrimental effects for Papua New Guinea’s mining industry, an Australian junior has warned.

While applauding the PNG government’s determination to consult industry ahead of changes to the constitution regarding resources ownership, Highlands Pacific CEO John Gooding warned of potential ramifications of changing fly-in, fly-out rules.

Mt Kare landowners call on govt to cancel exploration license

On 25 Aug, 2014 By Elizabeth1

Source: PNG Mine Watch

The previous results of the Indochine/Summit Land owner study does not accurately provide the cultural and traditional land owners of Mt Kare.

We the Incorporated Land Groups of our Mt Kare land area EL1093 have requested MRA and the PNG Government to cease any license renewal to this Indochine/Summit circus, and do not authorise any current PNG Government/PM to consent these 2 companies to our EL1093.

We do not want to be slaves in our own land

On 22 Aug, 2014 By Elizabeth1

Source: The loggers Times

I WISH to express my views and concerns about expats being the lawmakers of PNG.

I am a mine worker and worked with most expats during my years in several underground mines for the last 10 to 20 years.

Native Born

On 22 Aug, 2014 By Elizabeth1

Source: PNG Mine Watch

My island

Mekamui

Oh Mekamui : I care for you, Sadden by the big hole in you

Oh Mekamui : I would not sell you for a price I would not strip you off your forest Or pollute your clear blue sky

Panguna trust fund board meeting in Buka

On 19 Aug, 2014 By Elizabeth1

Source: Post-Courier

A ONE-day meeting for the trust fund board responsible for the coordination of discussions on issues concerning Panguna mining and its subsequent re-opening was held in Buka yesterday.

Juffa: Land grabbing a major problem

On 18 Aug, 2014 By Elizabeth1

Source: Post Courier

ILLEGAL land grabbing has been a major problem for Papua New Guineans both in the urban and rural areas, Oro Governor Garry Juffa said to the Bagasin people in the Collingwood Bay area of Oro Province.

In a visit to the Uiako village where he launched a TV dish for the local primary school and the community last Friday, Mr Juffa assured the people that no one would take their land away from them.

MINING MINISTER: No customary rights over seas in Papua New Guinea

On 18 Aug, 2014 By Elizabeth1

MINING MINISTER: THERE ARE NO CUSTOMARY RIGHTS OVER SEAS IN PAPUA NEW GUINEA AND THE LANDOWNERS WILL NOT BENEFIT FROM THE SOLAWARA 1 PROJECT

Unitech New Ireland Students addressing the ministers about Seabed Mining, Lae

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MINING MINISTER: THERE ARE NO CUSTOMARY RIGHTS OVER SEAS IN PAPUA NEW GUINEA AND THE LANDOWNERS WILL NOT BENEFIT FROM THE SOLAWARA 1 PROJECT

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