Leader of the opposition, Hon. Mathew Wale has called on the government to put a moratorium on all mining activities and get the mining bill before parliament.
Leader Wale made the call following concerns that the same Director of the Bintang Mining SI Ltd has incorporated a new mining firm, Nickel Exploration Solomon Islands Ltd to mine West Rennell.
“Right now, there should be a moratorium on all mining activities in the country. Put a halt to mining operations in the country for three years. Bring the new mining bill first to sort out every loophole, and then reopen it. That we should be able to maximize our benefit from mining.”
