Minister Manuari said this signals a decisive move by the GREAT coalition to restore integrity in the mineral sector.
Minister Manuari said that the Government’s actions are grounded in law and reform.
Minister Manuari said the GREAT Coalition is taking firm and necessary steps to overhaul a sector long plagued by weak oversight and lack of accountability.
“These reforms are about safeguarding national interests, strengthening transparency, and ensuring Solomon Islanders receive the full benefits from their natural resources,” he said.
Minister Manuari said many of the current challenges stem from years of inaction and lack of political will by previous governments to implement meaningful reforms.
“We are now doing the hard work that should have been done long ago and putting in place strong systems, tightening oversight and building a modern, accountable framework for managing our mineral resources,” he added.
Meanwhile, the Mines Minister through his office has also directed the Mines Directorate office to review responsible officials’ performance and capability ensuring that officials who don’t perform be disciplined appropriately.
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