3 May 2017

Bougainville opens the doors for more mining

From , 5:04 am on 3 May 2017

Bougainville's President, John Momis, says his government has lifted a moratorium on mining exploration because the Mining Department now has the ability to handle enquiries.

The moratorium was imposed in the autonomous Papua New Guinea region more than 40 years ago, after the start up of the Panguna mine which later became the catalyst of the civil war.

Mr Momis told Don Wiseman why ]they have made the move.

President of the autonomous Bougainville government, John Momis.

President of the autonomous Bougainville government, John Momis. Photo: RNZI