Axiom drilling activity on Isabel Nickel Project. Photo: Supplied
The Solomon Islands' government says its new National Minerals Policy ensures resource owners have more say in development of their mineral resources.
According to the Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation, provincial governments would also have more of a role to play under the National Minerals Policy 2017-2021.
The acting director of mines, Thomas Toba, said the policy offers resource owners a direct voice in the industry, whereas previously they could only participate through signing of surface access agreements.
Mr Toba said the new policy provides a legal framework to guide the industry, which was lacking in the past.
Furthermore, an independent advisory group on mining was to be established.
