Bougainville
Bougainville needs economic strength to support independence bid - Marape
Papua New Guinea's leader James Marape said "economic independence" is key to grow Bougainville's economy and its aspirations for sovereignty.
Bougainville is open for business, says President Toroama
Speaking this week at the PNG Investment Week Conference in Sydney, Ishmael Toroama called for investors to embrace the region.
Why is Canadian miner IPX focusing on Bougainville's Isina region?
Island Passage Exploration is exploring 261 square kilometres in the Crown Prince Range in Central Bougainville, only nine kilometres southeast of Panguna mine.
Early days for mine exploration in Bougainville
The chief executive of a company exploring for minerals in the autonomous Papua New Guinea region of Bougainville says they are a long way from knowing if they have found desposits worth recovering. Audio
No surprises for Bougainville MP in Panguna report
Theonila Roka Matbob says the report into the environmental and human rights legacy of the Panguna mine gives her satisfaction.
Panguna mine legacy assessment reveals ongoing devastation
Communities living with the ongoing devastation from Panguna mine are calling on Rio Tinto to commit to funding remediation and addressing public safety risks.
Canadian miner launches new phase of exploration in Bougainville
Island Passage Exploration (IPX) says it is beginning phase four of an exploration programme at Isina in the autonomous Papua New Guinea region of Bougainville.
Bougainville govt welcomes progress on reopening of Panguna mine
The mine, shut down 35 years ago, is seen by the Bougainville government as the best way to develop a viable economy as it eyes independence.
Sir Jerry Mateparae visits Bougainville for key consultations
Sir Jerry was appointed as the moderator for the Bougainville independence consultations in September. He will be in Bougainville from 25 to 29 November.
Initial report into Bougainville's Panguna
A full report into the impact of the Panguna Mine in Bougainville is to be made public later this month. Audio
Bougainville chasing US support for independence
Journalist Patrick Winn, writing for The World website, reported that Toroama wants the support of Washington and has offered Bougainville as a site for an American military base.
Panguna mine report set to reveal severe damage and threat to communities
The mine in the autonomous Papua New Guinea region was the catalyst for the nearly ten-year long civil war through the 1990s.
Bougainville waiting on sign off of broader role
The Bougainville Government says a joint understanding has been reached with Papua New Guinea to broaden the role of their new independent moderator, former New Zealand Governor General, Sir Jerry… Audio
Broader role for Sir Jerry in Bougainville critical - minister
Ezekiel Masatt said a joint understanding has been reached with Papua New Guinea to broaden the role of the recently appointed independent moderator.
Rio Tinto called on to step up over Panguna devastation
This comes after the release of draft results of an investigation into the damage has confirmed what many people have been saying for years.
Bougainville Government lays out strategies for statehood
President Ishmael Toroama said the plans represent Bougainville's continued progress towards realising the dreams of past generations.
Mama Bank: 'A bank for mothers...for rainy days'
This week, Bougainville is to get a new bank, one that is geared to providing banking services directly to women. Audio
Rio Tinto class action begins over Bougainville mining disaster
The lawsuit seeks compensation for alleged historic mismanagement of a mine that sparked a civil war.
Bougainville govt plans radical overhaul of land ownership laws
These are the Bougainville Government Land Bill, Customary Land Bill, Land Registers Bill 2024, and the Planning and Development Bill.
Bougainville cocoa boom - an aid success story
The surge in cocoa prices around the world is having a dramatic impact in the autonomous Papua New Guinea region of Bougainville, and an aid project has played a key role. Audio