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.
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Kainantu 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.
Read MoreOTML welcomes 24 new apprentice miners
Papua New Guinea copper, gold and silver producer Ok Tedi Mining (OTML) has welcomed two dozen new apprentice workers to its fold. Read full article from The Asia Miner.
Read MoreOk Tedi chairman retires
Papua New Guinea-based and focused miner Ok Tedi has confirmed the retirement of its chairman Sir Moi Avei after more than six-and-a-half years in the seat. Read full article from The Asia Miner.
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