Pacific Lime and Cement Limited has provided an update on construction progress at its Central Lime Project (CLP) in Papua New Guinea, reporting that activities remain on schedule and within budget. Construction continues to gain momentum across earthworks, wharf construction, access infrastructure, and early-stage processing facilities. Key highlig...

The United Kingdom Government, through its High Commission in Honiara, has signed a Technical Agreement with the Ministry of Finance and Treasury to commence work on Solomon Islands’ re-entry into the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI). The EITI is a global initiative aimed at promoting open and accountable management of oil, gas, and...

Lion One Metals Limited has announced new high-grade gold results from underground drilling at its 100% owned Tuvatu Gold Mine in Fiji. The company completed 2,322 metres of infill and grade control drilling, focusing on the Zone 5 area of the mine. The drilling targeted two main areas: the down-dip extension of the Zone 5 lodes below the lowest curren...

The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Lloyds Metals & Energy Ltd. (LMEL), creating a formal platform for consultation on major development priorities across the region. President Ishmael Toroama described the agreement as an important milestone, saying the framework will enable Bougainville to ex...

The Cook Islands has strengthened its scientific ties with China through a short marine research voyage aboard the Da Yang Hao, one of China’s leading deep-sea research vessels. A team of Cook Islanders joined the ship in Suva, Fiji, for a ~9-day cruise to Rarotonga, aiming to boost scientific collaboration and deepen understanding of the nation’s vast ma...

In the calm waters of N’Go Bay, a striking grey and red vessel with towering white cylindrical sails drew the attention of local residents on 31 October. Measuring 195 metres in length and capable of carrying 64,000 tonnes of ore, L’Afros is not just another bulk carrier—it represents a new chapter in sustainable maritime transport. New Caledonia’s Pre...

The Solomon Islands Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification has formalised a new chapter in scientific cooperation with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the China Geological Survey (CGS). The agreement was signed on 23 October 2025 in Tianjin, China by Solomon Islands Ambassador to China Barret Salato, on behalf of th...

The exploration vessel Nautilus has begun an ambitious deep-sea mission to study the hidden ecosystems of the Cook Islands’ Marae Moana, deploying a groundbreaking 4K camera system that promises to reveal the ocean depths in unprecedented clarity. For the first time, scientists are testing the MxD SeaCam, an ultra-high-resolution camera developed by De...

Ok Tedi Mining Limited (Ok Tedi) has successfully completed the construction of a critical underground pump station project that improves mine water management, enhances safety and delivers significant cost savings. The project, which commenced in August 2024 and was completed in June 2025, was delivered incident-free and under budget, achieving a cost...

Lion One Metals Ltd. has reported solid progress at its 100 percent-owned Tuvatu Alkaline Gold Project in Fiji, achieving stronger production results and faster underground development as the mine moves deeper into commercial operations. The Canadian gold miner said it produced 5,704 tonnes of material grading 10.60 grams per tonne (g/t) gold from its ...

Weir, a mining technology company, has redesigned its market-leading heavy-duty submersible slurry pump to deliver reliable performance in the harshest slurry environments. Weir has made several design improvements to address the operational challenges miners face in submersible pumping applications. The WARMAN® SHW-XTR heavy-duty submersible slurry...

The Cook Islands government is considering extending its deep sea mining exploration licences as the nation approaches the end of its five-year exploration phase. The Cook Islands is three-and-a-half years into the programme, which allows companies to gather data to assess the viability of extracting seabed minerals. Mining, referred to as “harvesting”...

Great Pacific Gold Corp. has uncovered signs of a large-scale epithermal system and possible porphyry deposit at its Wild Dog project in Papua New Guinea, raising hopes of a significant discovery in one of the world’s most mineral-rich regions. The Canadian miner said a diamond drilling programme is under way at the site on the island of New Britain. E...

The Cook Islands and the United States have agreed to strengthen cooperation on scientific research and the responsible development of seabed mineral resources, marking a significant milestone in their partnership as the Pacific nation celebrated its 60th anniversary of self-government on 4 August. The joint announcement reflects the shared recognition...

The Solomon Islands has taken a major step toward transforming its economy with the launch of the Goldridge Mine Processing Plant Expansion Project, a multi-billion-dollar investment expected to boost national revenue, create thousands of jobs and deliver lasting benefits for landowners and communities. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony in Centra...

The Kingdom of Tonga and The Metals Company’s (TMC) subsidiary Tonga Offshore Mining Ltd. (TOML) have signed a revised sponsorship agreement aimed at strengthening Tonga’s stake in the future development of seafloor mineral resources. The new pact updates the terms of their 2021 agreement ensuring that Tongans will continue to receive financial benefit...