Minister for Mining Dilu Muguwa has visited Ok Tedi Mining’s (OTML) copper-gold-silver mine at Mount Fubilan in Western Province.
This was the first official visit to the Ok Tedi mine by the Mining Minister, who was joined by the Minister for Works and Highways Solan Mirisim.
Both ministers were given the opportunity to better understand the mine and how the PNG Government can support it going forward.
“The government is proud of what the OTML board of management, the management team and the employees are doing,” Muguwa said during the visit.
“OTML recently renewed its special mining lease, and my visit here is to find out plans for mine-life extension and continuity and see how we can support the company in ensuring the mine continues to operate for the benefit of the country.
“Ok Tedi Mining Limited is a 100 per cent nationally-owned company and as the Minister for Mining matters in the country, it is important that I visit this state-owned mine and see what the company is doing before I go to other mines in the country.”
Muguwa had a briefing with OTML’s executive leadership team before being taken on a tour of the mine and its mill operations.
“Ok Tedi is a proud 100 per cent nationally-owned mining company and is a great asset for the country,” OTML acting managing director and chief executive officer Alan Bong said.
“Our production and safety performance this year has been exceptional thanks to our people and we will continue to move forward aligning with our vision to mine responsibly so that we can continue to deliver to our stakeholders and leave a lasting sustainable legacy for our people.”
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