Wale calls on gov’t: ‘suspend’ all mining licences
LEADER of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale has made a strong call to the government to put a stop and suspend all mining licences until a proper…
Category: <span>Mining</span>
NO LETHAL FORCE USED AT GOLD RIDGE: HON. MANUARI
By Taromane Martin The Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification says the Gold Ridge Mining Limited must do more to enhance security at the site.…
Prime Minister Manele: Goldridge Expansion Marks a New Era for Solomon Islands
Wednesday 13 August 2025, Honiara, Solomon Islands – The Solomon Islands is entering a new era of economic opportunity as the Gold ridge Mine Processing Plant…
Australia supports mining sector governance in Solomon Islands
Australia is making commitments for the long term, under the Solomon Islands –Australia Partnership. Australia’s Minister for Pacific Island Affairs, The Hon Pat Conroy MP, announced…
Communities Urged to Engage in Consultations on Proposed Mining Law
Honiara, Solomon Islands – Monday, 16 June 2025 – Community leaders and civil society organisations are urging citizens across Solomon Islands to participate in public consultations…
Wale applauds new mines minister ‘leave no stones unturned’
Leader of Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale has welcomed the announcement by the new Minister of Mines, Hon. Derek Manuari, to initiate a Commission of Inquiry (COI)…
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…
High Court dismisses APID’s appeal against Deputy PM Tovosia’s decision to cancel Mining License
The High Court has dismissed an appeal lodged by Asia Pacific Investment Development (APID) Limited against the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Mines, Energy and…
GRML respond to public concerns about dam construction within mining lease area
The management of Gold Ridge Mining Limited [GRML] acknowledges the serious concerns raised by members of the public. The concerns arised after a viral video on…
Wale condemns illegal mining along the Mbalasuna river
The Leader of Opposition, Hon. Matthew Wale, has strongly condemned the illegal mining operation taking place along the Mbalasuna river in North Guadalcanal, describing them as…