Bougainville wants independence. China's support for a controversial mine could pave the way

Anna-Karina Hermkens

Bougainville wants independence. China's support for a controversial mine could pave the way

Anna-Karina Hermkens

School of Communication, Society and Culture

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Abstract

Bougainville, an autonomous archipelago currently part of Papua New Guinea, is determined to become the world’s newest country. To support this process, it’s offering foreign investors access to a long-shuttered copper and gold mine.

Original language	English
Specialist publication	The Conversation. Academic rigour, journalistic flair.
Publication status	Published - 2 Jun 2025

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Bougainville
mining
independence
China

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Bougainville wants independence. China's support for a controversial mine could pave the way

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Ingenkender Bougainville. Men om toår vil detværeverdensnyeste land

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