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 Solomon Islands Ministry of Environment,  Climate Change,  Disaster Management and Meteorology

Records of the export of 2 minerals over the period 2015 – 2018; gold and bauxite.

 Solomon Islands Ministry of Environment,  Climate Change,  Disaster Management and Meteorology

Statistical records relating to the monetary measures of Solomon Islands total economic activities from the year 2007 - 2014 . The table shows that approximately 43% of GDP was derived a) agriculture forestry and fisheries and b) industry (including mining, water etc). Although the contribution of these sectors has decreased slightly since 2007 (43%), this shows the continuing importance of natural resources / ecosystem services in economic development. There is also potential future development in these sectors, for example in the field of offshore mining.

 Solomon Islands Ministry of Environment,  Climate Change,  Disaster Management and Meteorology

The natural environment surrounding the Gold Ridge mine has been modified substantially and requires an ongoing monitoring program to ensure the ecosystem services of food and water for the local communities continue to be safe. This dataset hosts an article relating to a study that assessed the catchments surrounding the Gold Ridge gold mine (Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands) and found that extensive changes in river course, and water and sediment quality have occurred downstream of the gold mine since its development.