The fate of the Namosi Copper Mine will be decided once the Prime Minister sights the report on the fact-finding mission to Namosi.
Permanent Secretary for Lands and Mineral Resources Lieutenant Colonel Neumi Leweni and members of the Fiji Military Council held talks with the Namosi Copper Mining Company and Namosi landowners on Tuesday.
Leweni said the objective of the fact-finding tour was to hear out concerns from the mining company and Namosi landowning units.
He added the report is expected to stimulate decisions on the viability of the mine's existence.
According to Leweni, the meeting was for both parties as the landowners were concerned with the mine's impact on the environment.
Leweni said they claim their land and rivers, which they fetch food from, have been affected by the mine.
However, he added the mining company stated that chemicals and refuse from the mine have very minimal impact and poses no threat to the environment.
Leweni said the report is now being compiled and will be submitted to the Prime Minister for his deliberations before further decisions are made.
He added that the visit was fruitful and all issues raised were taken on board.
PM to sight Namosi Mine report
Related Stories
COMPOL urges Lagalaga Sanatan students to value discipline and education
Students of Lagalaga Sanatan Primary School in Labasa have been reminded of the importance of education, discipline and obedience by the Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu. Tudravu spoke to the students during
Heavy Rain Alert remains for Viti Levu, Southern Bua, Cakaudrove, Lau and Lomaiviti Groups
A Heavy Rain Alert remains in force for the Eastern half of Viti Levu from Serua, Namosi through Navua, Suva, Nausori, Tailevu, Naitasiri, Ra, Southern Bua, Cakaudrove, Taveuni, Kadavu, Lau and Lomaiviti Groups and near
Warning letter written to Prof. Narsey – Acting AG
Acting Attorney General Siromi Turaga says a strong warning letter has been written to Electoral Reform Commissioner Professor Wadan Narsey after he came out publicly with the Electoral Reform Commission report recommen
3 Fijian men from KVT gang in Sydney denied bail for AUD$12.5M drugs case
Three Fijians who are alleged to be associated with a gang supplying drugs in Sydney have been refused bail by the court. 28-year-old Eparama Nevale, 28-year-old William Ravoka, and 24-year-old George Sukanaivalu,
Proposed ‘People First’ submits application for registration
The Proposed ‘People First’ has submitted its application for registration to the Registrar of Political Parties, Ana Mataiciwa. Mataiciwa confirms that the FEO is now preparing to publish the party’s applica
Visitor arrivals on track for record year while sugar output drops
Visitor arrivals have recovered following a decline in the first quarter and based on current trends, Fiji is on track to achieve a third consecutive year of record visitor arrivals in 2025. While speaking on the p