Island Passage Accelerates toward Drilling at the EL02 Project Bougainville Island, Papua New Guinea

In total, IPX teams have collected 1,788 soil samples on the EL02 license. Results of note since January 1, 2026 include the following: Extended channel sample at Pivi Prospect to 55.0m at 0.55% Cu ...
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First Large-Scale Mineral Exploration Program Underway on Bougainville since the 2001 Peace Accord between Papua New Guinea and Bougainville

ARAWA, Bougainville, Papua New Guinea, May 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Island Passage Development Canada Limited (IPDC or the Company) announces the commencement of a mineral exploration program by ...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

This island was once ruled by Australia. Now, it could become the world's newest country

A tropical archipelago just 1,500 kilometres from Australia, rich in gold and copper, is preparing itself for nationhood next year. But as Bougainville moves towards independence, unresolved conflicts ...
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Bougainville battle plan - The trap set before the island assault

Before the Bougainville landings, Allied planners built a strategy around intelligence, diversion, and a risky assault at ...
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How to visit Bougainville as it hopes to become the world’s newest country

Passport stamp seekers could soon have another to add to their wish list after citizens of the Bougainville autonomous region of Papua New Guinea recently voted overhelmingly in favor of independence.
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Bougainville: The U.S. Needs a Proactive Approach Toward the Potential New Country in the Pacific

U.S. engagement in the Pacific Islands had been historically lacking, despite the islands’ geopolitical importance. In recent years, the U.S. has begun serious efforts to engage with the Pacific ...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Bougainville Island voting for new Govt underway

Space to play or pause, M to mute, left and right arrows to seek, up and down arrows for volume. MARK COLVIN: Meanwhile on the island of Bougainville itself, voting is underway. The vote will elect a ...