...............we will do everything we can during the operating life to encourage and nurture a broader-based economy that can flourish when mining is finished. The continued development of Bougainville’s other important industries, including agriculture and tourism and other services are critical to future economic success. In terms of our efforts as a company in mineral resources and given the potential scale of our operation, we certainly see ourselves complementing other sectors and providing impetus for them to grow. For instance, redevelopment would lead to much improved infrastructure and services which other sectors and industries would benefit from. Employment opportunities are a major dividend of growth and economic diversity and we are certainly committed to being proactive in these areas, working with government, local communities and industry to support initiatives that support sustainable development. The goods and services requirements of a major mining operation, for example, provide all kinds of opportunities for such things as agriculture in the provision of fresh food and it will also be a catalyst in areas like transport and accommodation. When you build capacity, you put structures in place to then cater for growth in non-mining related industries such as tourism, you also promote local innovation and business which is something BCL is very keen to foster.
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