Tag: Mining
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Fiji Launches Constitutional Review of Mineral Ownership on Customary Land
Fiji’s debate over mineral wealth has moved from policy papers to a constitutional conversation, with communities demanding explicit consent and new ownership ideas. As talks push… Read more
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Fiji postpones Northern Division mining and quarry consultations due to adverse weather; new dates to be announced
Adverse weather delays Fiji’s Northern Division consultations on the Mining Act and Quarries Act, with sessions postponed until conditions improve. The nationwide review continues, signaling potential… Read more
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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… Read more
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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… Read more
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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… Read more
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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.… Read more