Environmental Review Underway for Iron Sands Mining Project Near Sigatoka Sand Dunes
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What happened
The Department of Environment received the environmental impact assessment report for the Kulukulu Sands, Sigatoka Iron Sands Project, which is proposed for a Special Prospecting Licence near Sigatoka Sand Dunes National Park. The public has 21 days to review the report, with comments due by October 30.
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Why it matters
The review process for the iron sands project near Sigatoka Sand Dunes National Park involves regulatory action that could affect national revenue and policy in Fiji.
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Who's involved
- Sigatoka Sand Dunes National ParkThe national park near which the mining project is proposed.
- Department of EnvironmentThe department handling the environmental impact assessment for the project.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
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Fiji might see changes in national revenue and policy due to the regulatory action on the resource project.
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The entities involved
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Sigatoka Sand Dunes National Park
park in Western Division, Fiji
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Department of Environment
department in Malaysia