The Gold Ridge Landowners and Guadalcanal Provincial government has warned both the government and St. Barbara, they will not accept decisions regarding mining on their land without being involved in the consultation process.
The Japanese mining company, Sumitomo Metal Mining Co, Ltd, SMM, has donated 700- Thousand to the Solomon Islands Government, SIG, Disaster Relief effort.
A three-person United Nations Disaster Assessment and Coordination, UNDAC, team have arrived in the country to assess the tailings storage facility at the Gold Ridge Mine following the recent flash floods in the country.
Debate on the Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill 2014 has been adjourned pending a report from the Parliamentary Bills and Legislative Committee. Tabling the Bill on Wednesday, Minister for Mines and Minerals, Moses Garu, said the mining industry is integral to inclusive economic growth in Solomon…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force has renewed calls to rural Gold Ridge communities to stay away from the mine site. Acting Police Commissioner, Juanita (Wah-nee-tah) Matanga said police have held talks with people of Taurarana in Central Guadalcanal about the risks involved with their…
Gold Ridge Mining Limited, GRML, has assured the Solomon Islands Government and stakeholders it has not abandoned Gold Ridge. Mr Tim Lehany, Company Director says recent torrential rainfall has caused extensive flooding resulting in a tragic loss of life and damage.
Expatriate workers of St Barbara have left the country after the company enforced the ‘force majeure’ clause in its agreement with the government. Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo says he was alerted on the situation late last week when most of the company’s expatriate workers have left the…
Gold miner St Barbara has temporarily suspended operations at its Gold Ridge mine, following last week’s flash flood. In its weekly update, the company says its open-pit mines were closed last Thursday to ensure the safety of personnel and equipment.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force has appealed to Gold Ridge communities to stay away from the Gold Ridge Mine premises. Unconfirmed reports say landowners angry over non-payment of royalties are looting the Gold Ridge premises after the miner, St Barbara, closed its operations at the mine.
Solomon Islands needs more technical experts to review and monitor it’s Environment Acts to achieve sustainable development. Senior Environment Officer Edward Danitofea says, it is important for the government to improve its capacity to fulfill it’s policies on sustainable development.
The Embassy of Japan today hands over scholarship airline tickets to two local research students to study in Japan universities. The two research students Edward Danitofea and Stella Bokelema will undertake research studies on improving Environmental Management system and Tourism and International…
A claimant in the major Court battle between Axiom KB of Australia against Japanese mining firm Sumitomo Limited has testified that only the Court can settle the dispute on his land. Claimant, Henry Raoga mentioned this to Axiom lawyer Richard Lilley this morning.
The hearing follows a court action Sumitomo took against Axiom, the Solomon Islands government, and seven landowners from the proposed nickel area in Isabel.
The Bahomea House of Chiefs has been greatly encouraged by the recent visit of the Prime Minister to Marava in the Bahomea area. As the host community for the Tina Hydro Project, the Bahomea region has been concerned at the potential effects and impacts of the Hydro, but the PM’s visit has given…
