07 March 2013 http://bougainville.typepad.com/newdawn/2013/03/040313future-of-panguna-bright-by.html
040313 By Aloysius Laukai
Despite conflicting reports on the future of the closed Panguna Copper and Gold mine, the majority of Bougainvilleans still want the Panguna mine to open with BCL the main player again. The second North Bougainville forum on the future of Panguna mine was told by all the districts that PANGUNA needs to be re-opened to support the ABG realize physical self reliance before referendum is conducted on Bougainville. Although the Mekamui faction were opposed to the immediate reopening wanted Bougainville to attain independence before discussing the future of the mine. All North Bougainville districts supported the re-opening stating that other issues would be addressed through negotiations. Districts that attended this second regional forum were, Torokina,Selau.Suir,Kunua and Tinputz. Recommendations from this forum will be collated and presented to the Bougainville Executive Council. The meeting was organized by the office of the Director of Panguna negotiations, RAYMOND MASONO who thanked all participants for their contributions. Forums for Central and South Bougainville would be held later this month.
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