Fiji government approves bauxite mining lease among five other projects

Five mining leases have been approved by the Fiji government. Director of Mineral Resources Malakai Finau says out of the five, only two are currently operating at the moment and that is the Bua bauxite mine and the Vatukoula Gold mine.

More than 1 million tonnes of bauxite have been exported so far for Nawailevu. In terms of royalty the department has collected approximately $1.2 million, he said. According to the industry sources, more than 100 workers have been employed by Aurum Exploration Limited.

Finau says two other mining leases have also been granted to Asia Pacific Resources Limited for the Wainivesi Gold mine in Korovou, Tailevu and Amex Resources Limited for Iron sand mine at the Ba River.

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