Sand mining in Madang

CPS & ICRAF support opposition to sand mine

This was highlighted in a press conference that was held in Port Moresby today.

A statement from the press conference authorized by the President of the Catholic Professional Society, Paul Harricknen expressed several concerns in support of the opposition to sand mining by the landowners.

The statement said there is lack of free and fair, prior, informed consent, and absence of adequate consultation of majority of landowners and other stakeholders of the proposed tenement area.