Global InformationRennell Island bauxite mine information
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Location | Rennell Island |
| Country | Solomon Islands |
| Production | |
| Products | Bauxite |
| History | |
| Opened | Around 2011 |
| Closed | 2020 |
| Owner | |
| Company | Bintang Delapan Group (among others) |
Bauxite mining on Rennell Island began on the west side of the island in about 2011. Rennell Island is part of the Solomon Islands in the Pacific Ocean.[1] Bintang Delapan Group is one of the major operators of the mine, subcontracted by Asia Pacific Investment Development.[2]
The mine has had multiple spills, causing environmental damage, and local residents say they have not benefited from the mine in proportion to the damage it has caused. The government acknowledged that the mine was poorly regulated. The mining lease was cancelled in October 2020, although the mining company has contested this cancellation in court.[2]
- ^ "'They failed us': how mining and logging devastated a Pacific island in a decade". The Guardian. 2021-05-30. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2023-03-03.
- ^ a b Piringi, Charley (2021-11-10). "Mining operation allegedly owes millions in taxes and royalties in Solomon Islands". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2023-03-03.