BCL have made a statement, page-7

Mineral, RTG is being diplomatic.

BCL is being a bully.

The SMLOLA & RTG are the only parties making positive statements in this situation with Miriori of the SMLOLA now suggesting mediation to try & bring the sides together.

BCL & the ABG are just trying to bluster & bully their way over the top of their opponents & they are not finding they are the pushover that was expected.

The SMLOLA are looking statesman like atm.

Getting back to the 'first right of refusal'.

"Mr Burns said it was important to stress that BCL’s first right to develop the Panguna tenement was clear and unambiguous under the Bougainville Mining Act 2015."

As you say, there is nothing in the Mining Act to support this statement. If anyone can show us different I look forward to seeing it - over to you Luxusburger.

For those not able to find the act here is a link -

http://www.abg.gov.pg/uploads/acts/Act_2015-3-Bougainville_Mining.compressed.pdf

Happy reading. FYI, there is a special paragraph/section for the Special Mining Lease.