By Loretta B Manele
The reform of the mines and mineral legislation must reflect maximized benefits of natural resources for our people.
Jimson Tanangada, member of parliament for Gizo/Kolombangara constituency expressed this at the Sine Die Motion session in parliament on Wed 18th.
In regards to the reform of the mines and mineral legislation, he said he believes that the minister for Mines has already touched on the reform, however stated that it must be shown that the benefits of our natural resources are maximized for our people.
Tanangada added that the reform of our mines and mineral legislation is critical to achieving this goal.
He told parliament that it is about promoting responsible resource extraction, ensuring transparency and holding investors accountable.
Tanangada stressed that too often, we have seen rich regions remain in poverty due to poor governance and exploitation.
“The GNUT (Government for National Unity and Transformation) government will not allow this.
We will ensure that mining benefits local communities and contributes to national development. These initiatives represent the government’s goals and forward-thinking agenda” Tanangada said the GNUT government is not here to talk, they are here to lead
