Mining Act
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Sabeto landowners press for direct quarry licences as Fiji reviews Mining Act 1965
Landowners in Fiji’s Sabeto are pushing for the right to hold quarry licenses themselves, saying the current system mostly benefits contractors. The proposal highlights a broader debate over who controls land-based resources and the revenue they generate as Fiji reviews its Mining Act.
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Fiji mining reform: landowners demand participation, mineral ownership and a fair share of profits
Landowners in Fiji are pushing for a stronger say in how mineral and quarry resources are managed as century-old laws are rethought. Calls for participation, fair share of benefits, and even ownership are emerging, set against parallel constitutional reviews that could shape the reform.
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Fiji Seeks Royalty Reform to Direct Mining Profits to iTaukei Landowning Units, Extend to Water Resources and Link to Global Prices
A Fiji landowner leader is urging a sweeping review of mining royalties to ensure payments flow to iTaukei landowning units and better reflect global market values. The proposal would expand coverage beyond current rules, potentially including water resources, and tie royalties to international prices as the review unfolds. Stakeholders say the outcome could reshape fair…
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Fiji landowner urges explicit split between surface land rights and mineral ownership in mining-law overhaul
As Fiji revises its old mining and quarry laws, a Vatukaloko landowner urges crystal-clear rules separating surface land rights from mineral ownership. The push for precise definitions aims to reduce disputes and set the stage for fairer benefit-sharing when resources are developed.