Attack hits Panguna camp as Bougainville backs copper mine restart
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An attack struck the mining camp at Panguna as Bougainville's president, Ishmael Toroama, reaffirmed intentions to restart the copper mine. Despite opposition from some groups, the government is determined to reopen the long-closed mine.
WELLINGTON, Sept 14 - Bougainville President Ishmael Toroama condemned an attack on a mining camp at Panguna and said his government would press ahead with plans to reopen the long-shuttered copper mine despite opposition from some groups.
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