Canadian-based K92 Mining, which owns the Kainantu gold mine in Papua New Guinea (PNG), confirmed 6 July that underground mining operations resumed that day following the deaths of two of its workers. Full story.
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Two miners killed at PNG operation
Canadian-based miner K92 has confirmed the deaths of two workers at its Kainantu gold mine in the Eastern Highlands province of Papua New Guinea. Full story.
Read MoreOk Tedi adds new class of apprentices
Papua New Guinea miner Ok Tedi said that 37 new apprentices have joined its Apprenticeship Training Program, bringing its total current apprentice numbers in the program to 73. Full story.
Read MoreKainantu gains full control of May River project
Kainantu Resources has agreed to terms for the acquisition of the remaining 90% interest in the May River project in Papua New Guinea from Hardrock Limited, giving the Asia-Pacific-focused miner full ownership and control. Full story.
Read MoreFreeport Indonesia temporarily idles Grasberg operations
Freeport-McMoRan’s PT Freeport Indonesia Grasberg copper-gold operations have been halted due to significant rainfall and landslides in the area of its milling operations in Papua. Full story.
Read MoreOk Tedi graduates 25 from GDS, PAD programs
Papua New Guinea-focused miner Ok Tedi (OTML) has graduated its newest classes from its graduate development scheme (GDS) and preferred area development (PAD) programs. Full story.
Read MoreK92 appoints Medilek president, Uyen to COO
Papua New Guinea (PNG)-focused operator K92 Mining has made changes to its executive team, promoting David Medilek to serve as president and Warren Uyen to the seat of chief operating officer (COO). Full story.
Read MoreKRL North continues to build confidence
Asia-Pacific-focused Kainantu Resources has provided an update on its exploration campaign at the KRL North site, which is adjacent to K92 Mining’s Kainantu gold mine, in Papua New Guinea. Full article.
Read MoreK92’s Kainantu operating normally after PNG quake
Canadian-based, Papua New Guinea-focused gold producer K92 Mining said mining activity at its Kainantu gold operation in the Eastern Highlands province is progressing normally after a large earthquake hit the region earlier this month. Read full article.
Read MoreOk Tedi hits enviable safety milestone
Papua New Guinea-focused miner Ok Tedi said 5 July that its geology and exploration department has recorded a significant safety achievement: 11 years without a lost-time injury (LTI). Read full article.
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