Category: Mining

Australia supports mining sector governance in Solomon Islands
Diplomacy

Australia supports mining sector governance in Solomon Islands

Fredrick Kusu- June 26, 2025

Australia is making commitments for the long term, under the Solomon Islands –Australia Partnership. Australia’s Minister for Pacific Island Affairs, The Hon Pat Conroy MP, ... Read More

Communities Urged to Engage in Consultations on Proposed Mining Law
Mines and Energy

Communities Urged to Engage in Consultations on Proposed Mining Law

Eliza Kukutu- June 17, 2025

Honiara, Solomon Islands – Monday, 16 June 2025 – Community leaders and civil society organisations are urging citizens across Solomon Islands to participate in public ... Read More

Wale applauds new mines minister ‘leave no stones unturned’
Mining

Wale applauds new mines minister ‘leave no stones unturned’

Fredrick Kusu- May 14, 2025

Leader of Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale has welcomed the announcement by the new Minister of Mines, Hon. Derek Manuari, to initiate a Commission of Inquiry ... Read More

Toiraena says Western province should be consulted on any mining operations in the province
Mining

Toiraena says Western province should be consulted on any mining operations in the province

Fredrick Kusu- April 15, 2025

By Alfred Pagepitu The recent landing of a mining company Emerald Mining (SI) Co. Ltd at Paraso in Western province recently has sparked debates among ... Read More

High Court dismisses APID’s appeal against Deputy PM Tovosia’s decision to cancel Mining License
Court

High Court dismisses APID’s appeal against Deputy PM Tovosia’s decision to cancel Mining License

Fredrick Kusu- April 10, 2025

The High Court has dismissed an appeal lodged by Asia Pacific Investment Development (APID) Limited against the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Mines, Energy ... Read More

GRML respond to public concerns about dam construction within mining lease area
Environment

GRML respond to public concerns about dam construction within mining lease area

Fredrick Kusu- April 10, 2025

The management of Gold Ridge Mining Limited acknowledges the serious concerns raised by members of the public. The concerns arised after a viral video on ... Read More

Wale condemns illegal mining along the Mbalasuna river
Environment

Wale condemns illegal mining along the Mbalasuna river

Fredrick Kusu- April 8, 2025

The Leader of Opposition, Hon. Matthew Wale, has strongly condemned the illegal mining operation taking place along the Mbalasuna river in North Guadalcanal, describing them ... Read More