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Pacific civil society condemns exclusion from the ISA deep-sea mining workshop in Fiji
3+ hour, 34+ min ago (674+ words) By Sanjeshni Kumar " PACNEWS Pacific civil society organisations have condemned their exclusion from a regional International Seabed Authority (ISA) workshop in Fiji, warning that decisions on deep-sea mining are being shaped without the full participation of Pacific voices. The criticism…...
New earthmoving machines for Porgera-Paiela District to be commissioned
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (102+ words) New earthmoving machines for Pogera-Paiela District to be commissioned Post Courier Porgera-Paiela Open MP Hon. Gidron Maso Karipe announced that the new earthmoving machinery fleet bought by the Porgera-Paiela District Development Authority (PPDDA) will be officially launched and publicly commissioned…...
Fiji PM calls for ocean protection together
1+ week, 1+ day ago (258+ words) During day two (2) of the Inaugural Melanesian Ocean Summit at the APEC Haus, Prime Minister Ratu Sitiveni Rabuka told Pacific leaders that Fiji is ready to protect the ocean, but it must be done through partnership. He said the Pacific…...
K92 Mining CEO honours SP PNG Hunters" Top Performer
2+ week, 14+ hour ago (134+ words) Post Courier K92 Mining Ltd. (K92), the operator of the Kainantu Gold Mine in Eastern Highlands Province, proudly recognises the outstanding performance of SP PNG Hunters player Sanny Wabo, who was named the K92 Mining Man of the Match in the team"s…...
U. S Deep-Sea Mining Policy is eroding its Pacific Partnerships
2+ week, 2+ day ago (1024+ words) In April 2025, the United States declared deep seabed mining a national priority. The decision had a clear motive: over the last year, China's escalating export restrictions on critical minerals essential to defense systems, advanced semiconductors, and AI hardware had transformed…...
Newmont Lihir kicks off National Mine Safety Week
2+ week, 3+ day ago (75+ words) Post Courier Newmont's Lihir Gold Mine in New Ireland Province officially launched National Mine Safety Week this Monday, May 4, 2026. The event reaffirms the company's commitment to protecting its workforce through robust safety systems, visible leadership, and a shared culture of…...
K92 Mining marks workforce milestone with new apprenticeship signings
2+ week, 3+ day ago (103+ words) Post Courier K92 Mining Limited (K92) has reached a significant workforce development milestone with the signing of two apprentices under the National Apprenticeship and Trade Testing Board (NATTB) Apprenticeship Program. The signing formalised apprenticeship agreements for two individuals from K92s host communities: Teddy…...
Chinese injured in alluvial mining clash
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (54+ words) Post Courier A Chinese national has been injured at the Alluvial mine site at Taure, Lakekamu LLG in Kerema, Gulf province. Choose from one of the two payment options below to continue reading and gain access to all Post Courier…...
Legal analysis raises questions over pro-investor approaches to deep-sea mining
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (320+ words) A legal analysis released by the Pacific Network on Globalisation (PANG) raises regionalconcerns for Pacific Island Countries exploring deep-sea mining through contentious contracts with private companies. The legal analysis examines the sponsorship agreement between the Kingdom of Tonga and Tonga…...
K92 Mining concludes National Mining Safety Week
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (79+ words) Post Courier K92 Mining has successfully concluded National Mining Safety Week, closing the week-long program with a well-attended ceremony on Friday, 6 March 2026, at the Camp Basketball Court. This year's theme, "Building and Sustaining an Effective Safety System and Culture," guided all…...