No environmental bond was paid by the Licence holder of the now ceased Rennell Bauxite Mining

No environmental bond was paid by the Licence holder and contractor of the now ceased Rennel Bauxite Mining Lease. Minister for mines, Energy and Rural Electrification, Derick Manu'ari revealed when responding to questions raised by Opposition Leader, Matthew Wale in Parliament today. Minister Manu’ari admitted that the current Mining Act contains a serious flaw. It lacks a specific provision requiring the payment of an environmental bond to ensure rehabilitation in the event of environmental damage or disaster. #SIBC News