Bougainville pushes world-class mining laws for economic renewal
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- The Autonomous Bougainville Government has completed stakeholder consultations in Central and South Bougainville on a proposed Mining (Occupational Health and Safety) Bill for 2026.
- The bill forms part of the government’s effort to establish world-class industry standards and support economic renewal through mining.
The Autonomous Bougainville Government is moving toward new mining rules after completing regional stakeholder consultations in Central and South Bougainville.
The consultations focused on the proposed Bougainville Mining (Occupational Health and Safety) Bill 2026. The legislation is intended to set standards for workplace health and safety in the mining industry.
The government has framed the bill as part of a broader push toward world-class industry standards. It links the proposed rules to Bougainville’s efforts to renew its economy through mining.
The consultations mark the latest reported step in developing the proposed legislation. No further details about the bill’s provisions or its next stage were provided.
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