The copper mine sparked a civil war. Could reopening it fund a new nation?
Rising demand for copper has revived interest in the Panguna copper mine on Bougainville, which has been closed for four decades. However, some fear that rushing to reopen it could risk a return to violence.
Rising demand for copper has fueled interest in Bougainville's Pangona mine, which has been closed for four decades. However, some worry that the rush to reopen risks a return to violence.