Outsiders claiming to be landowners of mine
The National, Wednesday February 12th, 2014
I FIND it strange that a few so-called paper landowners are claiming to be legitimate landowners of the newly-established Alexander Mining, which is in its initial stage of the drilling process in Mindiamin Village.
They are from outside the mining area, but claim to be landowners and representatives of the landowners association.
Can somebody please stand up and clarify why most of these people are from East Yangoru when the whole mining and drilling activity are in the West Yangoru and Maprik area?
If they are getting involved, then where do they fit in and whose interest are they claiming to represent?
MP John Simon, you are the right person to oversee this whole process to ensure legitimate landowners benefit and to make sure that no outsiders interfere or steal from the rightful landowners.
I also challenge the mining company to stop using choppers for fly-in, fly-out operations.
Start using the road once it confirms that there are minerals to mine.
Furthermore, the people must also stop this royalty mentality and start planning for other services such as building better roads and bringing in water supply once the mining commences.
Ulahim, Via email