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Four years ago – have things changed?

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By PNG Echo I have forgotten how stunned the audience was after giving my speech at Bordeaux University, France, four years ago. Have we become so inured to the problems in PNG that we’ve normalized them?  Link to a video of the speech. 4 Years Ago Today I said: I am currently in France and have given a paper at a French University on the socio-economic effects of the extractive industry on the people of PNG and their (your) response to environmentalism. Taking into account my audience, the paper had to cover some very basic information. Many knew nothing at Continue reading Four years ago – have things changed?→

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MRDC investigates MRSM

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By Tony Stone Mineral Resources Development Company (MRDC) has begun investigations into allegations of corruption by the management of its subsidiary Mineral Resources Star Mountains (MRSM). MRDC’s action was in response to a PNG Echo story exposing alleged financial mismanagement of MRSM companies which include Fubilan Catering Service (FCS), the Tabubil caterer that provides meals for the now 100% state-owned Ok Tedi Mining Limited. MRDC Managing Director, Augustine Mano, replied to PNG Echo’s allegations in an email, this week: We have taken the allegations (raised by PNG Echo) seriously and are taking appropriate action to address the issues. We have engaged Continue reading MRDC investigates MRSM→

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