ABC Radio National's Late Night Live looks at mining company behaviour on Bougainville, as everyone jostles to benefit from the rich seams of copper and gold. Click here and wait for the second segment of the show where Phillip Adams discusses Kevin Rudd's report "Scrambles for Resources".
This report outlines how the Autonomous Region of Bougainville has become the target of a scramble for resources. The region, which is pursuing independence from Papua New Guinea, has attracted mining and minerals exploration companies from around the world, drawn by its valuable copper and gold reserves. Over a two-year investigation, Jubilee Australia tracked the companies vying for the right to mine on the island, ranging from one-person outfits to global operations backed by major investors.
To read the full report, click on "Scramble for Resources"
