Bougainville president fails victims of brutal resource conflict
A decade long war in Papua New Guinea has left deep scars on Bougainville and its people. Some will never be erased, others may fade with time. Sadly political leaders…
Rio Tinto starts Bougainville mine reopening discussions
Talks are being held on the reopening of Rio Tinto’s Bougainville copper mine, and for the first time landowners will be formally consulted about the project. The Autonomous Bougainville Government…
US Supreme Court "vacates" anti-Rio Tinto Bougainville case, but lawyer vows to continue battle
…the island of Bougainville. Steve Berman, a lawyer for the Bougainville plaintiffs admit this is a setback – claiming it represents a “complete reversal of well-established precedent spanning several decades”….
AusAID Fuels Bougainville Mining Tensions
Rio Tinto stands to make big profits if the Panguna mine on Bougainville reopens. In recruiting advisors with strong links to the mining giant, AusAid isn’t helping the peace process,…
From Civil War To The Boardroom
Politicians in charge during the Papua New Guinea’s decade-long Bougainville war are landing advisory jobs with Australian mining companies, while the victims still await justice, writes Kristian Lasslet. The war…