Solomon Islands has successfully re-entered the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), an international body overseeing governance in the mining sector. The EITI Board welcomed Solomon Islands back as an implementing country on Wednesday, 16 September 2026. Solomon Islands had previously withdrawn from EITI in 2018 after failing to meet its commitments.
On Monday, 21 September 2026, British High Commissioner Paul Turner and David Dennis, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance and Treasury, formally launched the next phase of UK government support for this re-entry. The UK government, in collaboration with UNDP, has been instrumental in the efforts to facilitate Solomon Islands' return to EITI.
As an EITI implementing country, Solomon Islands is now required to publish all information concerning its mining sector to enhance public management and transparency. The UK government will continue its support to help the country fulfil these obligations. High Commissioner Paul Turner stated that EITI can assist Solomon Islands in strengthening its revenue collection and exports, benefiting the government, local communities, and mining companies.
The EITI Board commended the renewed commitment from the government of Solomon Islands and the efforts of government, industry, and civil society to adopt a more equitable and environmentally responsible approach to mining decisions. A new multi-stakeholder group, including central and local government, mining companies, local communities, and civil society, will monitor activities across the sector.
The next phase of UK support will focus on developing a national plan for disclosing mining information across all provinces, building the capability of local stakeholder monitoring and reporting, and ensuring regular reporting to the EITI Secretariat. High Commissioner Turner also noted that EITI membership has the potential to transform the mining sector in Solomon Islands and prevent it from following the same path as logging in the country.