Mining
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Fiji mining reform: Vatukoula resident urges landowner consent and financial transparency
Stricter financial transparency and mandatory landowner involvement are at the heart of a growing debate over mining on native land. A Tavua public session heard a Vatukoula resident push for clearer payments and greater community say in exploration, hinting at reforms that could reshape who benefits from resources.
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Fiji Mining Hit by Land-Access Hurdles and High-Risk Exploration Ahead of Mining Act Review
Mining exploration in Fiji is a high‑risk, high‑cost endeavor, where millions can be spent with uncertain returns. Land access hurdles and limited local understanding of potential benefits are shaping a critical moment as regulators review key mining laws. Industry voices are calling for stronger community outreach to connect exploration with real local opportunities.
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Ba Province pushes for time-bound prospecting licences and local mineral ownership
Ba Province’s Ratu Meli Tora is calling for fixed timeframes and tighter controls on prospecting licences to curb environmental disruption on native lands. He also advocates giving landowners a say in mineral ownership on customary land, signaling a push for stronger local input and regulatory change.
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Namosi Landowners Demand Independent ESIA and Clear Landowner Rights in Fiji Mining Act Review
Traditional landowners in Namosi are urging a bold overhaul of Fiji’s Mining Act, calling for safeguards that extend beyond the mine site and clearer landowner rights. Their submission advocates for independent, long-term environmental and social assessments and more transparent licence terms to protect communities and ecosystems.