Good news for miners who will benefit from fund

Good news for miners and the people of Vatukoula as the owners of the Vatukoula Gold Mines have submitted names of those who will benefit from the $1.5 million rehabilitation fund.

The rehabilitation fund is part of the deed of settlement signed between government and the new Vatukoula gold mine owners - Australian owned Westech Gold Pty Limited, which totals $6 million over the next four years.

Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources Netani confirmed the list was handed to him this week when he paid a visit to the mines to inspect the progress being made.