Papua New Guinea: Reopening Of Panguna Mine Not Negotiable

Papua New Guinea: Reopening Of Panguna Mine Not Negotiable   Locals from Bougainville are keen to correct the pro-mine media regarding the reopening of the Panguna mine and warn against misrepresentation of views and a repeat of the bloody violence of the past. The proponent, Bougainville Copper Limited is majority owned by Rio Tinto, whose AGM will be held in Perth today.   Phillip Banas spokesperson for the Mekamui Hardliners said; “The re-opening of the Panguna mine on Bougainville is...

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