PNG: Kokoda mine claims and fraud inquiry

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Updated February 18, 2008 22:03:03

The war of words over the proposal to mine the Kokoda track in Papua New Guinea is continuing. Local landowners and the Frontier Resources mining firm are both claiming the mine site does not take in the original path followed by Australian soldiers during World War II.

Presenter: Jemima Garrett
Speakers: Australian politician Charlie Lynn

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