Article: Plunder islands: international mining companies are blasting their way into fragile island environments.

International mining companies are blasting their way into fragile island environments. Chris Harris traces just a small cross-section of their activities.

Names and origin of mining companies are in brackets.

PAPUA NEW GUINEA

The most heavily impacted of all Pacific countries. Largest number of prospective new projects.

Copper: Panguna (RTZ/CRA -- UK/Australia) Currently shut down by war in Bougainville provoked by effects of mine; one billion tonnes of waste so far; all aquatic life killed in 480-square-kilometre river system. Ok Tedi (BHP -- Australia) All aquatic life killed within 70 kilometres of river. Court action by landowners ...

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