PNG Gold mine suspends work after tribal clash leaves 3 dead

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Updated March 23, 2009 15:37:00

The Hidden Valley Gold mine in Papua New Guinea has suspended operations following tribal clashes which left three people dead and more than 90 houses burned over the weekend. The Watut and Biangai tribes have a long standing dispute over ownership land villagers claim has potential mineral deposits.


Presenter Firmin Nanol

Speakers: Police Commander Peter Guinness, Local MP Sam Basil

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