Niue's premier Toke Talagi is urging the Niue community to start talking about the prospect of mining on the island.
Mr Talagi says negotiations are still continuing with an Australian and New Zealand company over the prospect of mining and it's important Niueans are assured the best possible outcome.
He says cabinet will make a decision on whether to go ahead once talks focusing on the benefits for Niue are finalised.
He says he would like people in Niue to start talking about mining and they should do so in a measured way.
He says there are many issues like the impact on fresh water resources to consider.
