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5 other areas identified for future bauxite mining in Fiji
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Five other areas in the country have been identified for future bauxite mining.
Mineral Resources assistant director Venasio Naisara said these areas are Nasorowaqa, Wainunu, Seaqaqa and areas between Lautoka and Ba.
Naisara said from these areas, Chinese company Aurum Exploration Fiji Limited holds the exploration license for Nasorowaqa, Wainunu and Seaqaqa while the areas between Lautoka and Ba are held by Australian company Oak Mine.
Aurum Exploration Fiji Limited mine manager Vanuaca Basilio also confirmed this saying they have visited these areas and found that the bauxite in these particular areas is massive then any found in Fiji.
According to Basilio, it is a long term plan for the company.
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He added that at the moment they cannot give any amount to how much money will be generated when mining starts in these areas.
Mineral Resources assistant director Venasio Naisara said these areas are Nasorowaqa, Wainunu, Seaqaqa and areas between Lautoka and Ba.
Naisara said from these areas, Chinese company Aurum Exploration Fiji Limited holds the exploration license for Nasorowaqa, Wainunu and Seaqaqa while the areas between Lautoka and Ba are held by Australian company Oak Mine.
Aurum Exploration Fiji Limited mine manager Vanuaca Basilio also confirmed this saying they have visited these areas and found that the bauxite in these particular areas is massive then any found in Fiji.
According to Basilio, it is a long term plan for the company.
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He added that at the moment they cannot give any amount to how much money will be generated when mining starts in these areas.
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