President of Resource Owners Federation PNG is calling for an equal playing field between mining operators and resource owners.
President Jonathan Paraia told EMTV News, too many agreements or understandings are signed but 90 percent of that is not achieved.
Mr Paraia said the government and mining operators must consider the issues presented by resource owners. He says Resource Owners Federation of PNG has kept a tight lip over the years.
With more complaints raised by resource owners around the country, he says, the government and mining giants must pay equal consideration.
In the past 10 years, Papua New Guinea has seen a rise in explorations in the Oil, Gas and Mining sector. More explorations are ongoing with new mines and project sites identified.
Mr Paraia says if all stakeholders are given the attention needed, the standard of living including goods and services will improve very much in many communities where mining or oil and gas projects are in operation.
Meanwhile, he has urged the National Government not to renew the Porgera Special Mining Lease Agreement.
Mr Paraia says landowners demand an investigation into the issuing of water permits by the mining operator. Landowners say severe damages were done but remain unreported.
