OPPOSITION to re-opening of the mine at Panguna by the Autonomous Bougainville Government is slowly gaining momentum in Central Bougainville. Many community leaders feel that this is not the time to talk about mining. Meanwhile, the ABG [Autonomous Bougainville Government] has been asked to consider other industries to generate revenue for its operation because it cannot control mining once it takes root.
See http://www.minesandcommunities.org/article.php?a=12424.