SI Govt prioritise mines, mineral legislation
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper – 7 May 2019
“The Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA) is prioritising on work on policies that will build a broad-based and environmentally sustainable economy that will be viably achieved under the Productive Sector.
“Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare made this statement at a press conference last week.
“He said Solomon Islands had been caught in a very awkward situation just recently over mining issues.
“Sogavare said that through the Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification the government aims to continue its work on the development of the Mines and Mineral Resources Legislation.
“This is to provide an overarching regulatory framework for mineral resources development in the Solomon Islands, strengthen the Institutional Framework of the Extractive Industries and to create a robust and conducive local mining sector that can attract good investors.
“He further said that following the nationwide consultations, drafting instructions were finalized and the actual drafting of the new Bill is underway.”
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