Blackskinpla, thanks for the post. That interview spelt it out...

Blackskinpla, thanks for the post.

That interview spelt it out in plain & simple language that cannot be mis-interpreted or manipulated.
BCL has lost it's application & the Government is waiting on the Panguna landowners to unite with one voice. If the SMLOLA want Panguna to re-open they have to get their own act together.
I'm sure they are working on it.

Secretary for Bougainville Mineral and Energy Resources Shadrach Himata says .......

....... for Panguna, the government gave the first right of refusal to Bougainville Copper Limited, but through the process the people and the government felt it was risky to allow BCL to develop the mine or pursue exploration.
“They have decided not to renew the exploration licence and put the area on reservation".

....... although Panguna has been put on reserve, it is still on the radar in terms of an economic impact project for Bougainville.
“The key is unity of the people, that is why we are putting the brakes a bit. When they are ready they can come back to the government with one voice and we can decide what is the best method going forward.”

That could not be clearer.

DYOR