PNG government hooked on deep sea mining, locals unconvinced

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And with PNG's checkered history when it comes to mining, what will this new mine mean for the economy?

In a world first, Papua New Guinea has given Nautilus Minerals the green light to mine gold and copper in the Bismark Sea. Deep sea mining is a relatively new venture, and its environmental effects are causing controversy. Activists protested at a conference about mining in PNG this afternoon, concerned about the effect of deep sea mining in the region.

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