Landing of Emerald Mining (SI) Co. Ltd in Paraso questioned

Toiraena says Western province should be consulted on any mining operations in the province

By Alfred Pagepitu The recent landing of a mining company Emerald Mining (SI) Co. Ltd at Paraso in Western province recently has sparked debates among landowners and the Western Provincial government. The provincial government described the landing as illegal because the company failed to consult and obtain a business license from the province. Through a joint effort by the provincial government and Gizo police, the company was advised not to pr…

Landing of Emerald Mining (SI) Co. Ltd in Paraso questioned

A CHIEF hearing helped calmed down the tension between villagers, following the landing of Emerald Mining (SI) Company Limited’s machines on Paraso, North Vella La Vella in Western province on Thursday.According to a formal statement issued by Hon. Rence Sore, Member of Provincial Assembly for Ward 7 and Paramount Chief of the Midukuburu Sambe Tribe, the mining company arrived in Paraso with logging machinery and equipment.He said the company in…