Rio Tinto’s record on Bougainville is nothing to be proud of
AS talks resurfaced in the past few weeks about re-opening the Panguna copper mine, so too have the critics of Bougainville Copper’s environmental record. One of the most vocal critics…
Provocation at Panguna
Tayloring a new Panguna mine for Bougainville: Rio Tinto MD wades into murky waters Recently, the Managing Director of Rio Tinto’s subsidiary, Bougainville Copper Ltd (BCL), made statements which were…
Rebel hits out against mine talks in Bougainville
BOUGAINVILLE’S feared rebel Me’ekamui hardliner Chris Uma has lashed out at the Autonomous Bougainville Government and the Panguna landowners for talking about the mine re-opening before addressing outstanding issues. Mr…
Plans to reopen Bougainville copper mine
The Panguna mine in Bougainville was closed down as a result of armed opposition by Bougainvilleans. The mine is owned by Rio Tinto subsidiary Bougainville Copper Limited. For background, see…
Warning: "Don't rush to re-open the Bougainville mine"
…Panguna mine. The Panguna mine is owned by Rio Tinto subsidiary, Bougainville Copper Ltd. Operation of the mine led to a war of independence against Papua New Guinea. See http://www.minesandcommunities.org/article.php?a=10672….