Hundreds of jobs are going to be created as a result of a Ba mining lease being granted to Amex Resources Limited or ARL of Australia.
Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama said Amex will dredge mineral sands from the delta of the Ba river, extract the iron ore content and replace the tails back into the delta.
The iron sands will be barged to Lautoka where it will be washed and stockpiled.
He added that increased and consistent dredging activity in and around the Ba river will assist in necessary dredging to help avoid future flooding.
Story by: William Waqavakatoga
