Ramu Nickel Mine Project
Friday, July 17, 2009, 10:54 am
Mining in Papua New Guinea has been both a source of controversy and wealth for the country; since the industry took off back in 1970. The mining sector in PNG has traditionally wielded substantial clout in terms of dodging its environmental obligations; as well as taking precedence over other industries due to the countries high dependency on mining for its short-term revenue. Such recent mining projects include Lihir Gold Mine (commissioned in 1997) and Misima Gold Mine; which have been in the spotlight due to its questionable method of waste disposal into nearby seas.
Locals object to cannery deal
Thursday, July 9, 2009, 4:33 pm
Reported by Bill Johnston
A big business and government plan to fence off 200 Hectares of land as an industrial zone for 10 fish canneries near the Papua New Guinea town of Madang has been slammed by locals who fear the impact on environment, employment and land access will outweigh economic benefits..