From Colonial Era to Modern ESG: The Investment Thesis Behind Fiji’s Mining Bill
As Fiji replaces colonial-era mining acts with modern ESG standards, established operators and long-term investors stand to gain unprecedented regulatory clarity and social stability.

Replacing legislation written when black-and-white television was cutting-edge isn't just a matter of administrative housecleaning.
It is a calculated upgrade designed to transform Fiji into one of the Pacific's most secure, modern, and investable mining destinations. By overhauling the decades-old Mining Act 1965 and Quarries Act 1939, Suva is actively building a legal environment where serious capital can deploy with long-term certainty.
The government's fast-tracked reform agenda, spearheaded by Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources Filimoni Vosarogo, reflects a clear commitment to modern governance. Formally initiated on March 9 following an announcement by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka in February, the joint effort with the Solicitor-General’s Office, the Fiji Law Reform Commission, and the Australian Government is moving at a brisk clip. With nationwide consultations spanning 35 sessions across the Central, Western, and Northern divisions nearing completion, drafting is set for finalization by July 31 ahead of an October parliamentary tabling.




