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SOCIAL IMPACTS OF EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIES: A CASE STUDY OF TEOUMA BAY SAND EXTRACTION Minerals Sections, Department of Geology, Mines and Water Resources\ Government of the Republic of Vanuatu

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SOCIAL IMPACTS OF EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIES: A CASE STUDY OF TEOUMA BAY SAND EXTRACTION

Minerals Sections, Department of Geology, Mines  and Water Resources\Government of the Republic of Vanuatu

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OverviewBrief Introduction

‐Background of Case Study Area  ‐TeoumaSocial Impact Issues‐ Positive Impacts‐Negative Impacts Way Forward

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Brief Introduction

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BackgroundTeouma bay sand mining commenced but at  rapid rate, controls put but illegal activity continuedExisting dispute ‐ 9 parties involved in the appeal case Supreme court order in 2006 gave  Eratap Community Chiefs Area Council (ECCAC) managerial powers, pending final determination of custom ownership.

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Positive Social Impacts

1.  ECCAC  set up an office space with funds from sand mining2. Sales of sand, through ECCAC,  helped to build water supply system and electricity for Eratap community3. Contribution  to infrastructure development of a French primary school4. Contribution towards community development eg. Church community initiatives5. Government Royalty shares

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Negative Social Impacts1. Constitution is silent on the issue of mineral ownership. Mines and Minerals Act [CAP 190] stipulates the vestment of the properties of minerals in their natural state to the republic. Thus conflict and misunderstanding of ownership of minerals within customary land.

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2. Disputes among Eratap community members (9 parties to the Teouma‐Rentapao appeal case)

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3. The legal system undermines the local community authorities

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4. Youth dealing with ‘fly by night’ operators, who have contributed significantly to coastal erosion at Teouma Bay

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5. Lack of communication leading to fear. ‐Youth and Children Appealed for the protection of their environment on Children’s Day  2012

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Way Forward

New Quarry Bill – to empower custom owners by giving them the exclusive rights to be the only applicants for a quarry permit.

‐ Provision for wider consultations prior to aggregates prospecting‐ Spot fines introduced

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Thank you