Abstract
If there is arguably any sector where Papua New Guineans have developed a 'love-hate' relationship little over a century of engagement it has been the mining sector. Since the arrival of the first independent white alluvial miners in 1887 and subsequent development of large modern scale mines, involving massive financial, technological and labor investment local people have responded in various ways to sometimes many of the evils of mining and its companies. This paper examines and discusses the various responses of Papua New Guineans in their engagement at different stages of mining development from the last century to the current period. It argues that they have not become passive hosts to strangers and recipients of benefits. Rather, they have actively participated as workers, landowners and regulators in influencing the multinational mining companies to their benefit in the country. This indeed is the central issue in this research paper.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Ethics Issues and Reflections: Ethical Issues in the 21st Century |
Editors | Samuel E. Lott |
Place of Publication | U.S. |
Publisher | Nova |
Pages | 79-92 |
Number of pages | 14 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781621001355 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781617616761 |
Publication status | Published - 2011 |