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Why Licensing of Solwara 1 project was deferred

For those of you who have been following the recent near licensing of deep sea mining in Papua New Guinea (PNG) and were wondering why it was deferred, here is the latest I have on the matter. There has been … Continue reading

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Deep sea mining license to be granted

I do not know how to break this news to my friends and colleagues, especially those who value and treasure the wonders of sea-floor massive sulfide and hydrothermal vent ecosystems in PNG but the government of PNG has decided to … Continue reading

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