10+ hour, 41+ min ago  (363+ words) Fiji Pine Limited legal adviser Jacob Lanyon stresses Free, Prior, and Informed Consent must be law to protect indigenous landowners" rights. Monday 23 March 2026 | 03:00 Landowners should receive 100 per cent of mining royalties and have the right to approve projects on their…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago  (219+ words) Thursday 19 March 2026 | 19:00 Mineral Resources Department technical adviser Dr Apete Soro has cautioned Rakiraki landowners against conducting their own mineral exploration, citing the high costs involved. Speaking during the Western public consultations on the review of the Mining Act 1965 and Quarries…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (397+ words) Public invited to provide input as Fiji modernises laws governing underground extraction. Friday 27 February 2026 | 01:00 Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources, Filimone Vosarogo. The proposed new Minerals and Mining Exploration Act is expected to better serve landowners and provide a comprehensive…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (313+ words) Meanwhile, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka said major changes were needed to the Mining Act. Friday 27 February 2026 | 01:00 Minister for Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management Mosese Bulitavu with Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources Filimoni Vosarogo at Natewa viallge in…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (497+ words) High Court rules Banaban activist Itinterunga Rae is entitled to access documents on potential phosphate mining on Banaba Island. Wednesday 07 January 2026 | 04:30 A Banaban activist seeking information on possible mining activity on Banaba Island has won a High Court ruling granting…...