Setting the record straight : Papua New Guinean responses to mining companies and their operations in the 21st century

Benedict Y. Imbun

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    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 languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationEthics Issues and Reflections: Ethical Issues in the 21st Century
    EditorsSamuel E. Lott
    Place of PublicationU.S.
    PublisherNova
    Pages79-92
    Number of pages14
    ISBN (Electronic)9781621001355
    ISBN (Print)9781617616761
    Publication statusPublished - 2011

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