Shows how the people of Bougainvillea are reacting to the changes brought about by the mining operations. They are finding it difficult to adapt but copper export means income for the whole territory and provides jobs and training for people eager for independence.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
007418
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Copper mines and mining
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Industries - Papua New Guinea
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Mineral industries
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Mines and mineral resources
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Bougainville (Papua New Guinea)
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Mines and mineral resources
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Papua New Guinea - Economic conditions
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Papua New Guinea - Social conditions
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)