Black sand mining by a Chinese owned company called Amex Resources Ltd has been happening at the Ba River Delta on the north of Viti Levu for most of the past two years.
Another project, by a Fijian subsidiary of Australian company Dome Gold Mines, is exploring black sand deposits near the Sigatoka Sand Dunes on the south coast of the main island.
That site is adjacent to the Sigatoka Sand Hills National Park, which is reported to be close to World Heritage status.
Environmental advocacy group, Jubilee Australia, is calling for the mining to stop, saying the communities have not been properly informed about the implications of the projects.
Advanced exploration of black sand mining in Kulukulu, Sigatoka, will commence within the next five to six years, Magma Mines has confirmed. Determinants Magma Mines accredited agent geologist, Suliana Niurou,.