Bougainville resource owners reconcile after nine-year dispute, clearing the way for exploration

Resource owners in the Taonita Teop and Rau constituencies, located along the border of North and Central Bougainville, have reached a common understanding following a major reconciliation between two rival chiefs yesterday (Thursday, 7 May). The long-standing dispute between Chief Peter Sivo and Chief Joe Pais of the Motaha clan lasted nine years, leaving resource owners in the area stagnant and unable to progress with mineral exploration. To access this post, you must purchase Web , Web – One-Day , Web – 14-Day , Web – One-Month , Web – Three-Month , Web – Six-Month , Web – Annual , Web & eBook , Web & eBook – One-Day , Web & eBook – 14-Day , Web & eBook – One-Month , Web & eBook – Three-Month , Web & eBook – Six-Month or Web & eBook – Annual . The post Bougainville resource owners reconcile after nine-year dispute, clearing the way for exploration appeared first on Post Courier .
2026-05-08 06:29:03