Event Brief
Attack hits Panguna mining camp as Bougainville backs restart
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 13, 2026 at 7:09 PM ET
Summary: An attack struck a mining camp at Panguna, prompting Bougainville President Ishmael Toroama to condemn the incident. Toroama said Bougainville’s government will continue plans to reopen the long-shuttered copper mine despite opposition from some groups.
WHO: Ishmael Toroama, Bougainville President
WHAT: Toroama condemned an attack on the Panguna mining camp and said the government will proceed with plans to reopen the long-shuttered copper mine.
WHEN: Sep 13, 2026
WHERE: Bougainville (Panguna)
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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