Category: Mining

MMERE responds to allegations from Opposition Leader regarding Far East Resources Mining License
Mines and Energy

MMERE responds to allegations from Opposition Leader regarding Far East Resources Mining License

Sharon Nanau- March 25, 2025

The Ministry of Mines and Energy has issued a formal response to the allegations raised by the Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Matthew Wale, regarding ... Read More

Wale calls on Mines Minister to halt proposed mining on San Jorge
Mining

Wale calls on Mines Minister to halt proposed mining on San Jorge

Sharon Nanau- March 24, 2025

LEADER of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale has called on the Minister of Mines & Energy to halt the proposed granting of a mining license to ... Read More

Mines Ministry works to resolve dispute between landowners and mining company in San Jorge
Environment

Mines Ministry works to resolve dispute between landowners and mining company in San Jorge

Fredrick Kusu- August 22, 2024

By Alfred Pagepitu The Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification is working on solving a dispute between landowners and a mining company at San ... Read More

University of Wollongong and MMERE Ink Agreement for Geoscience Advancement
Mines and Energy

University of Wollongong and MMERE Ink Agreement for Geoscience Advancement

Sharon Nanau- March 8, 2024

The Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification on 4th March signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Wollongong University in Australia. MMERE Geological Survey ... Read More

Australian Listed Company to Mine Kolosori Nickel
Mining

Australian Listed Company to Mine Kolosori Nickel

Fredrick Kusu- May 9, 2023

An Australian stock listed company, Pacific Nickel Mines (PNM) will mine the much talked about Kolosori Nickel Mine in Isabel Province.  PNM CEO and Executive ... Read More

“The Once pristine River, Chovohio is now a Lifeless Waterbody”
Mining

“The Once pristine River, Chovohio is now a Lifeless Waterbody”

Fredrick Kusu- November 4, 2022

Environmental disaster “Eat like a King, and sleep like a rat!” This is a common phrase in the Central Guadalcanal region, Solomon Islands.  Turarana Women ... Read More

Wale calls on police to dig deeper into Win Win’s boss case
Mining

Wale calls on police to dig deeper into Win Win’s boss case

Fredrick Kusu- October 18, 2022

Opposition Leader Hon Matthew Wale has called on police to thoroughly investigate the use of an alleged replica firearm by Win Win Company’s managing director ... Read More