A report on the Panguna Mine reveals severe environmental and human rights damage in Bougainville.

A report on the Panguna Mine in Bougainville, Papua New Guinea, is set for release in late November, detailing significant environmental and human rights damage caused by the mine, which operated from 1972 to 1989 and sparked a civil war in the 1990s. Funded by Rio Tinto, the draft indicates severe contamination, deteriorating infrastructure, and health issues among local communities. The report aims to identify impacts and propose potential solutions.

November 05, 2024
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