by JUSTIN PARKER In recent discussions surrounding the establishment of a gold refinery in Papua New Guinea (PNG), concerns have been raised regarding various aspects of the proposed project. Spearheaded by foreign investors, the initiative has sparked debates over ownership, exclusivity, tax concessions, underwriting, management rights, control over currency, legal protections, and historical failures. These concerns, if unaddressed, could potentially undermine the interests of PNG and its people, particularly the hardworking alluvial miners who form the backbone of the nation's mining sector. At the heart of the issue lies the question of ownership. The proposed ownership structure, favoring foreign investors with a substantial 70% stake, raises eyebrows, especially considering PNG's past experiences with failed ventures like seabed mining. Instead of ceding majority control to foreign entities, many argue that PNG should assert full ownership over the refinery. With the coun
Firstly, I believe you. Secondly, I'm a victim of the situation - meaning I sacrificed my time, resources and family in the name of development for the past seven years and I experienced and realized fruition of my hard work in collaboration with many other hard working young Papua New Guinean believing in our leaders. I worked as Ministerial staff for an influential national minister until the recent political mess. I saw and heard many unbelievable things when O'neill and Nama were with the Grand Chief and the whole team. Now I'm also a target and have been keeping a very low profile. Many would think it's too risky to use information against these dictators, but if we all keep silent about things, we may regret later when it's too late. I for one, in my own small way, will join the fight by supplying confidential facts through the media and Internet and I'm sure it'll contribute to what you're doing and with Many others coming in and ultimately the leading of our heavenly father, I believe my small actions will will make a difference just like my successful socio- development Projects have borne fruit
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