Gold Ridge Mine Disaster: A landslide at the Gold Ridge open-pit gold mine on Guadalcanal has killed at least one person, with police and officials still searching after reports that 10 or more people may be missing; the operator says the incident was a localized slope movement near Open Pit 1 and that no employees or equipment were harmed, while authorities say many victims were likely informal miners who entered restricted areas. Mining Governance: Independent MP Peter Shanel Agovaka is calling for urgent government action on illegal mining at Gold Ridge, warning it threatens safety, the environment, and investor confidence. US-Backed UXO Clearance: Prime Minister Matthew Wale says the US has added SBD$50 million (USD$6m) for unexploded ordnance clearance, with a signed release to speed up work and expand local contractors, especially across Guadalcanal. Bina Harbour Push: Wale says a US assessment team is expected by late August to move the Bina Harbour project from concept to development-ready status, including wharf, port, fuel storage, water, energy and roads. Infrastructure & Jobs: Australia-backed Solomon Islands Infrastructure Program workshops are strengthening contractor safety and climate-resilient delivery; separately, Australia and Keto Seaweed Farm in Isabel Province plan to expand seaweed production with new equipment, storage and transport support.