Fiji Government’S Policy
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For Tavua Field
AN official announcement regarding the Government’s policy in respect of Tavua goldfield was made at Suva on March 29. Applications for prospecting licenses can be made at any time, but they will not be considered until the ex piry of the present licenses on June 1.
In the granting of new licenses, either for an area previously under license, or for new areas, the Government will consider the amount of work already done, the amount of capital commanded by the applicant, and the proposals for future operations. Licenses will be issued as soon as possible after June 1. The banana embargo, has no connection with prospecting licenses.