Tag: 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… Read more
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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… Read more
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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.… Read more
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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… Read more