Porgera Restart Status
Monday, January 29, 2024
New Porgera Limited (NPL) is pleased to announce that the restart of Porgera is progressing well and is on track. First gold production is expected to be achieved in Q1 2024, as planned, subject to the Highlands Highway continuing to remain open and no further vandalism of project infrastructure. NPL General Manager, Chad Coulin, acknowledged the tremendous effort made by the NPL workforce and the support of the regulator, the Mineral Resources Authority, to restart the Porgera mine in compliance with the laws of Papua New Guinea (PNG).
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Porgera Mine Reopens
Friday, December 22, 2023
New Porgera Limited (NPL) is pleased to announce that completion was achieved today under the Porgera Project Commencement Agreement (PPCA). This marks the start of “New Porgera” and the resumption of operations at the Porgera gold mine which has been in care and maintenance since April 2020.
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Porgera Mine Set to Restart on December 22
Monday, December 11, 2023
New Porgera Limited (NPL) is pleased to announce that all legal and contractual conditions necessary for the reopening of Porgera Mine have now been met and the mine is set to officially restart operations on December 22, 2023. With the ramp up of operations, first gold is expected to be poured in the first quarter of 2024.
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Legislation Paves the way for Porgera Mine to Reopen
Thursday, November 30, 2023
New Porgera Limited (NPL) welcomes the passing of the Mining (New Porgera) (Amendment) Act 2023 by the National Parliament on 29 November 2023 which paves the way for the mine to reopen this year.
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New Porgera Limited – Compensation Agreements.
Friday, October 27, 2023
New Porgera Limited (NPL) endorses the recent media statement by the Mineral Resources Authority, acting Managing Director, Jerry Garry, that the signing of the Mining Development Contract and the grant of Porgera Special Mining Lease 13 fully complied with PNG processes and law. Although SML13 has now been granted under the Mining Act, no mining activities can be conducted by NPL prior to compensation being agreed with landowners or otherwise determined in accordance with the Act.
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SML 13 granted for New Porgera
Friday, October 13, 2023
The Governor General Sir Bob Dabae today granted Special Mining Lease 13 to New Porgera Limited (NPL), following the signing of the Mining Development Contract by the State and NPL. The State and NPL also executed the Fiscal Stability Agreement for the New Porgera project.
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BARRICK READIES PORGERA FOR RESTART
Friday, August 4, 2023
Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD) (TSX:ABX) is aiming to restart operations at the Porgera gold mine later this year, president and chief executive Mark Bristow says.
This follows the Security Forum and the opening of the Development Forum on July 20, a precondition for the granting of a special mining lease, by the Minister of Mining, the Hon Sir Ano Pala, at an event attended by the Prime Minister, the Hon James Marape, the Governor of Enga Province, Sir Peter Ipatas and several thousand Porgerans. At the same event, the Mining Minister told the audience the maintenance of law and order was critical for the successful restart and operation of the mine.
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Resolution of Porgera Tax Matter
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Barrick (Niugini) Limited (BNL) and the Internal Revenue Commission of Papua New Guinea (IRC) are pleased to announce that BNL, Barrick Gold Corporation, and the IRC have settled all disputes and issues relating to old Porgera tax matters on terms satisfactory to the parties.
Although BNL and Barrick had the option of appealing the objection assessment, the parties resolved to settle the matter amicably in the interest of reopening the Porgera mine. The settlement enables BNL and the State to reopen Porgera as soon as other pending matters are finalised.
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Porgera Gold Mine Restart: New SML Application Lodged
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
New Porgera Limited (NPL) is pleased to announce that it today filed an application with the Mineral Resources Authority (MRA) for a Special Mining Lease and supporting tenements for the Porgera gold mine.
Chairman of Kumul Minerals Holdings and Director of New Porgera Limited, Dr IIa Temu, hailed the lodgment of the application by NPL as a significant step towards the restart of the mine.
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Porgera Restart: Benefits to be Shared Fairly, Transparently
Sunday, May 28, 2023
New Porgera Limited (NPL) would like to clarify certain matters related to the reopening of Porgera gold mine that have been the subject of speculation and considerable misinformation in the national media over the past week.
The benefit sharing terms agreed between the State, Barrick Niugini Limited (BNL), Kumul Mineral Holdings Limited (KMHL) and Mineral Resources Enga Limited (MRE) to restart the mine ensure a transparent and fair distribution of the overall economic benefits that will be generated by Porgera over its 20-year mine life.
Over the life of mine, PNG shareholders comprised of Porgera landowners, Enga province and the State (including KMHL, which will hold the equity in new Porgera on behalf of the State) will receive 53% of Porgera’s overall economic benefits. BNL will receive the remaining 47%.
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BARRICK STEERS PORGERA GOLD MINE BACK TOWARDS WORLD-CLASS PRODUCTION
Friday, March 31, 2023
The New Porgera Progress Agreement (NPPA), signed today, confirms that all parties are committed to reopening the mine at the earliest opportunity, in line with the terms of the Porgera Project Commencement Agreement and the New Porgera Limited Shareholders Agreement both concluded in 2022. The New Porgera project team will now move ahead with the filings for a special mining lease and progressing the other conditions set out in the Commencement Agreement for the reopening of the mine.
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Porgera Mine restart remains on hold
Friday, January 20, 2023
Barrick Gold Corporation Chief Executive Officer Mark Bristow has urged all PNG parties involved in the Porgera Mine reopening negotiations to complete the process by the end of the first quarter 2023.
Bristow was in country as part of his quarterly visits to all Barrick owned and operated mines. In Port Moresby, Bristow met with Prime Minister James Marape, Mining Minister Sir Ano Pala, State Owned Enterprise Minister William Duma, Internal Security Minister Peter Tsiamalili Jr, Vice Minister of State Negotiations Jimmy Maladina, State Solicitor Daniel Rolpagarea and State Negotiation Team Chairman Dairi Vele. He also travelled to Porgera to meet with landowner and community leaders. This is Bristow’s 17th visit to PNG since joining Barrick as CEO in 2019.
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Recruitment situation at Porgera Mine
Saturday, January 7, 2023
Barrick (Niugini) Limited (BNL) would like to clarify that Porgera Mine remains in Care and Maintenance and the current limited rehiring of a specially skilled workforce is only to assist with ongoing maintenance work at the mine.
A protest was held in Porgera on Friday claiming that BNL’s current recruitment process was improperly overlooking unemployed locals within the Special Mining Lease area. BNL completely rejects those inaccurate claims.
Since the mine was placed into Care and Maintenance in April 2020, BNL has invested more than one billion kina in good faith in the hope and expectation that the various contractual and regulatory conditions for the reopening of the Porgera mine can be satisfied to allow for the restart to occur.
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Incorporation of New Porgera Limited advances mine restart
Monday, October 10, 2022
Barrick Chief Executive Mark Bristow, in PNG for quarterly operational reviews, said that the incorporation of New Porgera Limited (NPL) on 22nd September, following execution of the New Porgera Shareholders Agreement by Barrick (Niugini) Limited, Kumul Mineral Holdings Limited and Mineral Resources Enga, marked an important step towards the long-delayed restart of the Porgera mine. Once certain conditions are fulfilled, the company intends to apply for a new Special Mining Lease (SML) in coming weeks.
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Appointment of Ms Karo Maha-Lelai as PNG Country Manager
Sunday, October 2, 2022
Barrick (Niugini) Limited (BNL) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Karo Maha-Lelai as Country Manager for Papua New Guinea Operations.
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Barrick Niugini Limited Operations Located in Port Moresby
Saturday, July 23, 2022
Barrick (Niugini) Limited (BNL), in response to a recent media article that the Port Moresby BNL office would operate out of Perth, Australia, is not accurate. BNL would like to clarify that the Port Moresby Office will continue to be the Head of Country office for its operations in Papua New Guinea, after the incorporation of New Porgera Limited.
Barrick President and Chief Executive officer, Mark Bristow, explained that Barrick recently opened a Perth Office for Barrick’s Asia Pacific growth operations.
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Mark Bristow Visits Porgera
Thursday, July 21, 2022
Barrick Niugini Limited (BNL) - Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD) (TSX:ABX) president and CEO Mark Bristow was in Porgera today to meet with project area landowners and business, church and community representatives.
Approximately project-impacted 50 landowners representing areas affected by the Special Mining Lease (SML), Lease for Mining Purpose (LMP), Porgera Landowners Association (PLOA) and Mineral Resources Enga Limited (MRE) were at the meeting. Bristow reaffirmed BNL’s commitment to restart the mine ensuring that project-impacted landowners would reap the benefits agreed to in the Porgera Project Commencement Agreement (PPCA).
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Porgera restart on hold until Shareholders Agreement executed by all parties; election-related violence a tragedy
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Barrick Gold President and Chief Executive Officer Mark Bristow arrived in Port Moresby this afternoon as a part of his regular quarterly visits to all Barrick operations globally. During his 3-day visit to PNG, Mr Bristow will meet with the Prime Minister, James Marape and visit Porgera to meet with project area landowners and business, church and community representatives.
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Barrick and Papua New Guinea sign new Porgera Shareholders’ Agreement
Friday, April 8, 2022
Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD) (TSX:ABX) – A new shareholders’ agreement has been signed by Barrick Niugini Limited (BNL) and the State of Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) nominee, Kumul Mineral (Porgera) Limited.
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Progress toward Porgera reopening, as Commencement Agreement takes effect
Thursday, February 3, 2022
The Porgera Project Commencement Agreement (PPCA) formally took effect today with the execution of the document by its final signatory, Mineral Resources Enga (MRE), marking a significant milestone in the process of reopening the mine.
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Barrick Gold CEO Bristow back in PNG
Monday, October 11, 2021
Barrick Gold CEO and President Mark Bristow will be in Papua New Guinea from 12th to 15th of October along with senior Barrick Gold executives, as a part of their quarterly review visits to Barrick operated mine sites throughout the world.
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PJV assists EPHA with COVID-19 test kits
Monday, September 27, 2021
While it remains closed and under Care and Maintenance, the Porgera mine continues to show its commitment toward its long-standing partnerships in health support for both the district and provincial health services.
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Porgera Mine Continues COVID-19 Vaccination Program
Wednesday, July 7, 2021
The Porgera Mine in Enga Province will continue to roll out its COVID-19 vaccination program for employees and contractors, who are currently part of the Care and Maintenance (C&M)team.
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Visit to Porgera
Friday, June 4, 2021
Barrick President and Chief Executive Officer Mark Bristow, Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea James Marape and Governor of Enga Province Sir Peter Ipatas were in Porgera today where they explained to the various landowner groups about the elements of the Framework Agreement.
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Porgera Mine Continuous Support for District Health Services in Fight Against COVID-19
Thursday, June 3, 2021
Porgera Mine in Enga Province, while in Care and Mainteance, is continuing support for district health services in the fight against Coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Porgera Mine Rolls Out Vaccination Program
Thursday, June 3, 2021
The Porgera Mine in Care and Maintenance, started the roll out of the AstraZeneca vaccine on 21 May, 2021.
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A New Partnership for the Next Twenty Years: Mutual Prosperity, Mutual Responsibility
Thursday, April 29, 2021
To the Landowners and Communities of Porgera:
April 9, 2021 will be remembered as a milestone in the development of Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) resource sector and the country’s relationship with leading international companies. It also opened a new chapter in the history of Porgera valley and the common prosperity made possible by the partnership between Porgera mine and you, our neighbors.
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Niupela Patnasip Bilong Nex Twenti Yia: Prosperiti Wantaim, Responsibiliti Wantaim
Thursday, April 29, 2021
Long ol Papagraun na ol Komuniti bilong Porgera:
Eprol 9, 2021 em bai yumi tingim olsem bikpela samting insait long divelopmen bilong risos sekta bilong Papua Niugini na relasensip bilong kantri wantaim ol bikpela intanesnol kampani. Em opim tu niupela sapta insait long histori bilong Porgera veli na gutpela sindaun we i orait long kamap aninit long patnasip namel long Porgera main na yu, ol neiba bilong mipela.
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Barrick (Niugini) Limited and the Government of Papua New Guinea sign Framework Agreement to reopen Porgera Mine
Saturday, April 10, 2021
Operator of the Porgera Mine, Barrick (Niugini) Limited and the PNG Government have signed the Framework Agreement, the first step to reopening the Porgera Mine.
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Porgera Mine set to restart as PNG and Barrick (Niugini) Limited agree new partnership
Saturday, April 10, 2021
Ownership of Porgera will be in a new joint venture-owned 51% by PNG stakeholders and 49% BNL.
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PJV senior nationals attain ‘Resident Mine Manager certification’
Monday, April 5, 2021
Five senior national employees of PJV who are part of the Porgera mine Care and Maintenance (C&M) Leadership team attained 'Resident Mine Manager certification'.
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Porgera Gold Mine continues support for District Health Services
Thursday, January 14, 2021
The Porgera Gold Mine in Enga Province, despite not generating income in more than seven months, operator Barrick (Niugini) Limited ("BNL") continues support for health services in Porgera District. This time, it is accommodating trainee nurses from the Enga College of Nursing, currently undergoing clinical practice at the Paiam District Hospital.
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Barrick Niugini Limited Responds to the Enga Provincial Government
Thursday, December 10, 2020
Barrick Niugini Limited ("BNL") provides the following response to the Enga Provincial Government’s “Key Issues on Porgera Mine” statement published on Monday 7 December.
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BNL Responds to Treasurer Ian Ling-Stuckey
Sunday, November 29, 2020
Barrick Niugini Limited ("BNL") provides the following response to a statement titled “Fact Check – Porgera’s Company Taxes” issued by PNG Treasurer Ian Ling-Stuckey on Saturday November 28, 2020.
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BNL Responds To False Social Media Claims
Monday, November 16, 2020
Barrick Niugini Limited (BNL) notes a number of false and misleading statements on Facebook and other social media alleging BNL involvement in the actions of PNG parliamentarians to move from the government to the opposition in recent days, and attempts to draw a linkage between the political events and the recent visit of Barrick Gold CEO Mark Bristow to PNG.
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Clarification regarding inaccurate reports on recruitment
Saturday, October 24, 2020
Barrick (Niugini) Limited ("BNL") provides the following clarification regarding inaccurate reports on recruitment at the Porgera Gold Mine in Enga Province.
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Update on Porgera Negotiations
Saturday, October 17, 2020
Barrick (Niugini) Limited ("BNL") provides the following update and clarification on the status of negotiations between BNL and the PNG Government to reach an agreement on a mutually acceptable solution that would enable the re-opening of the Porgera Mine at the earliest opportunity.
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Positive Discussion between PNG Government and Barrick towards re-opening of Porgera Gold Mine
Friday, October 16, 2020
Prime Minister James Marape expresses satisfaction at the outcome of discussions on the terms of re-opening the Porgera Gold Mine. The discussions in Port Moresby on Thursday 15 October, 2020, was with Barrick Gold President and Chief Executive Officer Mark Bristow and the Enga Provincial Governor Sir Peter Ipatas.
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Response to Unfounded Lupari Claims
Sunday, October 11, 2020
Barrick (Niugini) Limited (“BNL”), provides the following response to the numerous spurious allegations made by Acting Chief Secretary Isaac Lupari in a statement released on 11 October, 2020.
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BNL Response To Social Media Politics
Saturday, November 14, 2020
Barrick Niugini Limited (BNL) notes a number of false and misleading statements on Facebook and other social media alleging BNL involvement in the actions of PNG parliamentarians to move from the government to the opposition in recent days, and attempts to draw a linkage between the political events and the visit of Barrick Gold CEO Mark Bristow to PNG.
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Response to Purported Appointment of KMHL Manager for Porgera Mine
Thursday, October 8, 2020
Barrick (Niugini) Limited ("BNL"), provides the following response to a purported appointment of a Manager for the Porgera Mine by Kumul Minerals Holdings Limited (KMHL).
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Porgera Women's LO Group Invests in Million Kina Commercial Property With BNL Support
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Six years after securing its first contract with the Porgera gold mine, Ipili Wanda Investments (IWI) Limited, the business arm of the Porgera District Women’s Association (PDWA), has recently closed the deal on its first ever million kina commercial property investment.
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BNL Responds To Prime Minister Marape's Statement Regarding Porgera Judicial Review Case
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Barrick (Niugini) Limited (BNL), majority owner and operator of the Porgera Gold Mine in Papua New Guinea, provides the following response to a press statement released yesterday by Prime Minister James Marape regarding recent legal proceedings concerning the Porgera Gold Mine.
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BNL Challenges Purported Grant of Special Mining Lease to Kumul Minerals Holdings Limited
Thursday, September 24, 2020
Barrick (Niugini) Limited (BNL), majority owner and operator of the Porgera Gold Mine in Papua New Guinea, reports that it has lodged an application for Judicial Review of the purported grant to Kumul Minerals Holdings Limited (KMHL) of a Special Mining Lease, which it is asserted covers the Porgera Mine and surrounding areas.
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Thirty-six (36) Former Porgera Mine Employees Receive Trade Certificates
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Thirty-six former employees of the Porgera Gold Mine in Enga recently received their competency-based Level Three certificates from the National Apprenticeship and Trade Testing Board (NATTB), following which the operator of the Porgera Mine, Barrick (Niugini) Limited (“BNL”), issued trade certificates confirming them as practicing tradespersons.
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K800,000 Financial Assistance to Paiam District Hospital To Continue Health Services to the Community
Thursday, September 10, 2020
In efforts to ensure the Paiam District Hospital remained operational to continue the health services to the Porgera community, Barrick (Niugini) Limited has provided K800,000 in financial assistance to the Hospital.
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BNL to Challenge Grant of SML to Kumul Mineral Holdings Limited
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
Barrick (Niugini) Limited ("BNL") intends to challenge granting of the Porgera Special Mining Lease (SML) to Kumul Mineral Holdings Limited, citing among others, breaches in the Mining Act 1992, in relation to the composition of an application for license, and the land areas that the SML covers.
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BNL To Appeal Ruling Regarding Judicial Review of Government Decisions on Porgera Mine, Challenge Grant of SML to KMHL
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Operator of the Porgera Mine in Enga, Barrick (Niugini) Limited ("BNL") intends to appeal the dismissal of its application for judicial review of the Government’s decision earlier this year not to extend the Porgera Special Mining Lease.
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Barrick (Niugini) Limited to Challenge Purported Grant of SML to Government-owned Company
Friday, August 28, 2020
Operator of the Porgera Mine, Barrick (Niugini) Limited, will challenge the purported grant of Porgera Special Mining Lease to Government-owned enterprise, Kumul Minerals Holdings Limited.
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Barrick (Niugini) Limited Responds to PM Marape
Thursday, August 27, 2020
Barrick (Niugini) Limited ("BNL") responds to comments by Prime Minister James Marape in a statement on 25 August, regarding the reopening of the Porgera Mine.
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Porgera stakeholders invite Members of Parliament to visit Porgera
Saturday, August 22, 2020
Porgera stakeholders in an open letter, invite Members of Parliament to visit Porgera, to see firsthand the impact on the community brought on by the closure of the Porgera Mine.
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Response To Statement From Justice Foundation for Porgera Limited
Monday, August 17, 2020
Barrick Niugini Limited, the majority owner and operator of the Porgera Gold Mine in Enga, Papua New Guinea, provides the following response to a recent statement issued by the Justice Foundation for Porgera Limited.
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Response To Media Comments By Prime Minister Marape
Monday, August 10, 2020
Barrick Niugini Limited (BNL), majority owner and operator of the Porgera gold mine in Papua New Guinea (PNG), provides the following response to comments made by Prime Minister James Marape on talk-back radio on Thursday 6th August 2020.
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Porgera Mine Convoy Unlawfully Restrained
Sunday, August 2, 2020
Barrick Niugini Limited (BNL), majority owner and operator of the Porgera gold mine in Papua New Guinea (PNG), has confirmed that a convoy of vehicles travelling from the mine to the Port of Lae has been unlawfully prevented from leaving Porgera by police.
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Enga Province - Economic Benefits from the Porgera Mine
Thursday, July 23, 2020
Barrick (Niugini) Limited ("BNL"), provides the following information in response to a public request for historical information on mine-derived benefits and tax payments received by the Enga Provincial Government from the operation of the Porgera Mine.
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Court Orders Stay on Government Decision on Porgera
Monday, July 20, 2020
Barrick (Niugini) Limited welcomes National Court decision on Friday 18 July, 2020 where the Court stayed PNG Government decision relating to the Porgera Special Mining Lease, pending a judicial review.
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Barrick (Niugini) Limited Responds to Governor Ipatas
Monday, July 20, 2020
Barrick (Niugini) Limited responds to Governor of Enga Sir Peter Ipatas' statement on July 18th on Porgera.
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Barrick (Niugini) Limited Responds to PM Marape's Press Release
Friday, July 17, 2020
Barrick (Niugini) Limited responds to Prime Minister James Marape’s July 16th statement on Porgera.
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Reduced Power Supply to Porgera Communities
Thursday, July 16, 2020
Effective Friday 17 July, operator of the Porgera Gold Mine, Barrick (Niugini) Limited ("BNL") will reduce electrical supply to Porgera communities, which it currently provides free-of-charge. With this, the communities will now receive electricity supply starting at 6.00pm to 6.00am daily. BNL is working with important service providers such as the hospitals, the Police Station and the Courthouse, to ensure they continue to provide the necessary services to the community.
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Barrick (Niugini) Limited Initiates Conciliation Proceedings
Friday, July 10, 2020
Barrick (Niugini) Limited ("BNL"), operator of the Porgera Gold Mine in Papua New Guinea, has initiated conciliation proceedings before the World Bank's International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), to reach an agreement for extension of the Porgera Special Mining Lease on terms that will be mutually beneficial to the Company and to all PNG stakeholders.
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Response to Tuanda Claims
Thursday, July 9, 2020
Operator of the Porgera Gold Mine in Enga, Papua New Guinea, Barrick (Niugini) Limited responds to claims of environmental damage and socio-economic losses, made by a Tuanda Incorporated Land Group.
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Redundancy for 2700 workers gets underway at Porgera mine
Sunday, July 5, 2020
The redundancy of some 2700 employees of the Porgera gold mine got underway this week, a mammoth task being undertaken by the Porgera Joint Venture (PJV) Human Resource (HR) Department.
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Workforce Reduction - Payment of Entitlements
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Barrick Niugini Limited (BNL), majority owner and operator of the Porgera gold mine in Papua New Guinea (PNG), provides the following information regarding workforce reduction processes that apply to redundant personnel.
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Porgera Mine Supports Local Health Services Through Ambulance Donation
Monday, June 29, 2020
Barrick (Niugini) Limited (BNL) has delivered on an earlier commitment to continue its support to the Porgera – Lagaip district health services.
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BNL Starts Retrenchment Process at Porgera
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Barrick Niugini Limited (BNL), majority owner and operator of the Porgera gold mine in Papua New Guinea (PNG), has informed its workforce that most of them will be retrenched over the coming weeks.
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BNL denies claims regarding gold exports
Saturday, June 6, 2020
Barrick Niugini Limited (BNL), majority owner and operator of the Porgera Gold Mine in the Enga province of Papua New Guinea (PNG), refutes claims that it has sought to unlawfully export gold as alleged in a public release dated 5 June 2020 issued by the PNG Minerals Resources Authority.
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Barrick Niugini Limited welcomes court decision
Friday, May 1, 2020
Barrick Niugini Limited (BNL), majority owner and operator of the Porgera gold mine in the Enga province of Papua New Guinea (PNG), today welcomed the decision of the National Court of Papua New Guinea regarding the issue of the BNL application to extend the Porgera Special Mining Lease.
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The Impacts - Porgera Mine Temporarily Suspends Operations
Monday, April 27, 2020
Barrick (Niugini) Limited (“BNL”) said today the Government’s decision and the consequent suspension of mining operations could result in possible termination of the more than 3,600 direct employees; loss of work for over 1,000 contractor companies; loss of 1.5 MegaWatts power supply to Porgera communities, supplied free; no support for local institutions including Paiam Hospital and Porgera Development Authority; and immediate loss of tax revenue streams, royalties and equity distribution payments, which totalled more than K500 million in 2019, among others.
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Porgera Mine Temporarily Suspends Operations
Saturday, April 25, 2020
The Porgera Mine in Enga Province has suspended Mine operations in order to ensure the safety and security of employees and communities. This comes after the PNG Government's announcement Friday 24 April 2020, that it refused to extend the special mining lease to applicant and current operator Barrick (Niugini) Limited ("BNL"). Critical safety, security and environmental personnel at the Mine will remain operational during this period, and Mine Management is hopeful that full mining operations will resume in the future.
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Barrick (Niugini) Limited Challenges Non-Extension of Special Mining Lease
Friday, April 24, 2020
Barrick (Niugini) Limited ("BNL"), the majority owner and operator of the Porgera gold mine in Enga Province, says it will pursue all legal avenues to challenge the PNG Government's decison to refuse BNL application to extend the Special Mining Lease by another 20 years. BNL cites the Government did not follow due process in reaching its decision and also is in violation of the Government's legal obligations to BNL.
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Barrick (Niugini) Limited & Porgera Landowners agree on extension of Special Mining Lease
Friday, April 24, 2020
Barrick (Niugini) Limited ("BNL"), majority owner and operator of the Porgera Gold Mine in Enga Proivnce, and Porgera landowners have agreed on how benefits should be shared under a 20-year extension of the Porgera Special Mining Lease (SML). In 2017, BNL had applied to the PNG Government for the extension of the SML by another 20 years, allowed under the PNG Law.
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Porgera Special Mining Lease Extension
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Barrick Niugini Limited (“BNL”) provides the following statement in response to recent comments by the Prime Minister regarding a potential announcement on the future of the Porgera Mine.
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PJV supports district COVID-19 awareness efforts
Monday, April 6, 2020
A Porgera District Coronavirus Task Force Committee has been established and is actively conducting awareness throughout the Valley on the deadly virus and the Government’s State of Emergency (SOE) Orders with the support of the Porgera Joint Venture (PJV).
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Porgera sets standard for Auto Electrical Trade Testing
Monday, April 6, 2020
The Porgera Joint Venture (PJV) has facilitated the first ever Automotive Electrical Level Three (3) Trade Testing in Papua New Guinea at the Porgera mine site.
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Porgera remains calm- Mine operating normally
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Barrick Niugini Limited ("BNL") reports that the situation in Porgera District remains calm, and that the Porgera Mine and surrounding communities are adhering to Government health and safety advice in relation to the COVID-19 Coronavirus situation.
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Porgera Mine Suspends International Fly-In/Fly-Out Arrangements
Friday, March 20, 2020
Barrick Niugini Limited ("BNL") announces that it is suspending incoming international travel for its workforce with effect from today, in line with Government health and safety advice in relation to the COVID-19, Coronavirus situation.
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PJV observes International Women's Day
Saturday, March 14, 2020
Porgera Joint Venture (PJV) also observed the International Women's Day on 8 March 2020, at the Porgera Mine in Enga. Mine operator Barrick (Niugini) Limited ("BNL") Executive Managing Director Anthony Esplin described women in general as trailblazers, as he also said PJV wanted to be a leader in providing a conducive work envoirnment for its workforce, especially for its female employees.
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PJV re-registers as national training provider
Saturday, March 14, 2020
The Porgera Joint Venture (PJV) has received confirmation from the PNG National Training Council (NTC) that its application to be registered as a national training provider, has been accepted. To date, PJV has a total of 120 qualified trainers.
Porgera Violence
Friday, March 13, 2020
Barrick (Niugini) Limited ("BNL), the majority owner and operator of the Porgera Mine, has condemned the killing of at least nine people, including women and children, on Wednesday 11 March, in Porgera, Enga Province. BNL Executive Managing Director Anthony Esplin said the Company joins the community leaders in Porgera, and call on the National and Provincial governments to ensure those responsible are brought to justice, as the Company stands ready to support efforts to end general lawlessness in Porgera Valley.
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PJV continues support for Police training
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Barrick (Niugini) Limited ("BNL"), operator of the Porgera Mine, has again thrown its support behind training of Police personnel in Enga Province. The two-week frontline supervision training, began 4 November, 2019, and was attended by some members of Porgera Police, and also Mobile Squad (MS) members on deployment to Porgera under the Police Operations 2019 (PO19).
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PJV team visits Maramuni road and happy with progress
Thursday, February 20, 2020
There is now some hope for the remote Maramuni people in Enga province, thanks to the progress of the civil works on the Wabag-Maramuni Road.
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PJV assists remote Oksapmin in West Sepik Province
Thursday, February 20, 2020
A community in the Oksapmin Rural Local Level Government (LLG) area in West Sepik Province, is the latest to benefit from Porgera Joint Venture (PJV).
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PJV response to the global coronavirus outbreak
Sunday, February 9, 2020
Effective 09 February, 2020, the Porgera Joint Venture (PJV) is screening all commuters on its charter service from Cairns, Australia. Executive Managing Director Anthony Esplin says the Company has communicated the necessary requirements to both employees and business partners, in efforts to assist PNG prevent the entry of coronavirus into the country.
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Christmas cheer as Porgera Mine employees visit patients at the Paiam Hospital
Sunday, January 5, 2020
More than 20 employees from the Porgera Mine in Enga Province, brought smiles to the faces of patients and staff alike at the Paiam Hospital, when they visited with gifts and more, on Christmas Day.
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Barrick (Niugini) Limited Reports Conflict Between Warring Factions of Illegal Miners
Friday, December 27, 2019
Barrick (Niugini) Limited (“BNL”), operator of the Porgera Mine in Enga Province, has again called for urgent government intervention in Porgera after a protracted violent conflict between armed warring factions of illegal miners, believed to be from Tari, earlier this week on the Porgera Special Mining Lease.
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Barrick (Niugini) Limited welcomes PNG Government's pledge to enforce law and order in Porgera region
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
Barrick (Niugini) Limited ("BNL") has welcomed the Papua New Guinea government's commitment to finding a long-term solution for the law and order problems that have for decades plagued the Porgera region of Enga Province, home to its Porgera gold mine.
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PJV donates new desks for SML students
Monday, October 28, 2019
Local studens are benefitting from ongoing investment in local education under the Porgera Joint Venture (PJV) Better Schools Progrem. Twenty twin-seat school desks, manufactured by local carpenters, were recently donated to Alipis Elementary School by PJV.
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Porgera Mine ensures Hospital has Infant Incubator
Monday, October 28, 2019
Newborn babies in Porgera, Enga Province, will be provided with an additional level of specialised support thanks to Barrick (Niugini) Limited ("BNL") donating an infant incubator to the Paiam Hospital.
The incubator, valued at K40,000, adds to the more than K2.5 million that BNL, the operator of Porgera Mine, has invested in the hospital during 2019.
Porgera Mine Trades Professionals Qualify as NATTB Assessors
Saturday, October 26, 2019
Sixteen (16) trades professionals at the Porgera Mine in Enga Province, are now qualified assessors under the National Apprenticeship and Trade Testing Board (NATTB).
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Wabag DDA in MOU with Porgera Mine for Fuel Assistance
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed between Porgera mine operator Barrick (Niugini) Limited (“BNL”), and the Wabag District Development Authority (WDDA).
BNL Country Director Dr Ila Temu and Wabag Member of Parliament (MP) and State Minister for Fisheries and Marine Resources, Dr Tom Lino, signed the MOU in Port Moresby on 15 October, 2019.
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Porgera ER team endures POM heat to earn 2nd spot at challenge
Monday, October 21, 2019
The Porgera Joint Venture (PJV) Emergency Response Team (ERT) is proud of its performance at this year's Extractive Industry ER challenge in Port Moresby. Ranking second overall, the team from Ipili valley earned the second spot due to its level of endurance and motivation, according to Team Coordinator Paul Poumaka.
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Barrick (Niugini) Shareholders call on authorities to address violent crime
Sunday, October 6, 2019
The shareholders of Barrick (Niugini) Limited (“BNL”), operator of the Porgera Mine in Enga, have expressed their sadness at the passing away of a mine employee who was fatally injured in a shooting incident at the mine on the night of 29 September, and have called on State authorities to address criminal behavior in Porgera.
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PJV presents HIV support materials to district clinic
Friday, October 4, 2019
The Porgera Joint Venture (PJV) continues to provide preventative support toward the HIV campaign in the Porgera district.
Last month, PJV delivered HIV material supoprt to the Porgera Urban Clinic (PUC) totalling over K38,000 as part of its community health assistance to provide preventative support for HIV.
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Porgera community told to take ownership of Paiam hospital
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
The people of Porgera have been challenged to take ownership of the Paiam hospital, which re-opened on 24 September this year under a new public service structure.
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First timers Porgera women bag three awards at Bilum Festival
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
Porgera women have made their mark at the annual Bilum Festival in Goroka, Eastern Highlands following their inaugural participation at the event on 14 September this year.
As first time participants, three billum weavers from Porgera bagged the top three awards in the Bilum Wear category.
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Incidents at the Porgera Mine
Monday, September 30, 2019
Barrick (Niugini) Limited (“BNL”), operator of the Porgera Mine in Enga, reports that a number of illegal intruders have been seriously injured after falling from height in the Open Pit area of the mine.
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Shooting incident at the Porgera Mine
Monday, September 30, 2019
Barrick (Niugini) Limited (“BNL”), operator of the Porgera Mine in Enga, confirms reports that an Asset Protection Officer has been seriously injured in a shooting incident at the mine.
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Paiam hospital re-opens after 3-year closure
Monday, September 30, 2019
After a three (3) year closure, the Paiam Hospital in the Porgera district was re-opened to the community to access health services on 24 September.
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Paiam hospital opening heralds new era for public health in Porgera
Thursday, September 26, 2019
Barrick (Niugini) Limited, the majority owner and operator of the Porgera mine in Papua New Guinea has hailed the opening of the Paiam General Hospital in the Porgera Valley as a demonstration of government and industry working together to benefit the community.
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Riverine communities receive education, medical supplies from PJV
Saturday, September 14, 2019
The Porgera Joint Venture (PJV) has assisted riverine communities along the Lagaip-Strickland river system with donations of basic school and medical supplies and other items.
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Porgera UG mine tribe to foster team spirit and drive production
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Fostering team spirit is vital for any business in order to boost production or output.
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PJV donates medical equipment to Tumudan Health Post
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Porgera Joint Venture’s (PJV) donation of a delivery bed will ease community health worker, Jonah Kupiata’s job of assisting mothers deliver babies at the Tumudan Community Health Post in the Lagaip district in Enga.
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Kulapi gets multi-code sporting facility
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
The Kulapi community, in Porgera, Enga province, is proud host of a multi-code sporting facility that both the community and Porgera Joint Venture (PJV) worked together to establish.
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Barrick (Niugini) Limited donates K100,000 to the 2019 PNG Medical Symposium
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Barrick (Niugini) Limited, the majority owner and operator of the Porgera Mine in Papua New Guinea, has donated K100,000 to the 2019 PNG Medical Symposium.
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Court Decision Allows Continued Mining At Porgera
Friday, August 2, 2019
The National Court of Papua New Guinea today ruled that the provisions of the country's 1992 Mining Act applied to the Porgera Gold Mine, thus allowing it to continue operating while application to extend its Special Mining Lease is being considered. The current lease expires 16 August, 2019.
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Barrick calls for partnership to secure Porgera's future
Friday, August 2, 2019
Barrick Gold Corporation President and Chief Executive Officer Mark Bristow said his meeting with Prime Minister James Marape had served to confirm the need for a partnership approach to the future of the Porgera Gold Mine.
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More national trainers at Porgera mine
Monday, July 29, 2019
A first of its kind, as a graduate of Porgera Joint Venture's (PJV) local recruitment vehicle, the Job Ready Program (JRP) has successfully graduated with the National Certificate 2 (NC2) in Instructing and NC3 in Training and Assessment.
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Porgera women learn technical skills in bilum making
Monday, July 29, 2019
Through PJV's Community Development (CD) section, twenty women representing four community stakeholder groups in Porgera recently attained certification in basic bilum training delivered by Jaukae Bilum Products trainer Florence Jaukae Kamel and assistants Deborah Jaukae and Nellie Miki.
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Porgera Family & Sexual Violence Action Committee Launched
Monday, July 29, 2019
Porgera now has a nine-member Family and Sexual Violence Action Committee (PFSVAC) to support the work of the Porgera Police Family and Sexual Violence Unit (FSVU) in planning and execution of gender-based violence (GBV) awareness.
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Carlton pays his own school fees as project closes
Wednesday, July 3, 2019
Carlton Samuel is now a student at a new private school together with his little brother Jeremy, after they were able to pay their school fees with money from the sale of vegetables from Carlton's vegetable plot at the back of the family residence at Porgera Station.
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Family Medical Insurance highlights Porgera Award Agreement
Wednesday, July 3, 2019
The Family Medical Insurance cover valued at K40,000 per Award employee, per year since 31 March 2017, is the highlight of the 2019 - 2022 Agreement between the Management of the Porgera Mine and the Porgera Mining and Allied Workers Union. The continued partnership between the duo ensured another successful Agreement signed in February under the supervision of Industrial Registrar Helen Saleu, who got it gazetted on 17 May 2019.
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Porgera Mine Union now has an office
Wednesday, July 3, 2019
Industrial Registrar Helen Saleu officiated at the opening of the office belonging to the Porgera Mining and Allied Workers Union. Constructed and delivered by the Porgera Joint Venture (PJV), the office is located within the premises of the Porgera Mine in Enga.
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Porgera Urban Clinic receives office equipment
Wednesday, July 3, 2019
Porgera Joint Venture (PJV) recently donated some office equipment to the Porgera Urban Clinic upon request from the Porgera District Health Manager Jerry Maku.
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Porgera students invited to take up Chinese Government scholarships
Thursday, June 20, 2019
Porgera Secondary school students have been given an open invitation to pass their exams and be eligible to apply for scholarships provided by the Chinese Government through its Embassy in Papua New Guinea (PNG).
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BNL responds to PRAMA claims
Thursday, June 20, 2019
Barrick Niugini Limited ("BNL") provides response to claims by the Porgera River Alluvial Miner's Association ("PRAMA") in an advertisement in the Post Courier on June 18 2019, raising allegations of environmetal fraud against the company.
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Chinese Ambassador visits Porgera mine
Thursday, June 20, 2019
The Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Papua New Guinea (PNG), Mr Xue Bing made an official visit to the Porgera gold mine in Enga this month to get a better understanding of the operations and its impact in the communities.
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PJV gives houses to Porgera LOs
Monday, June 3, 2019
Four landowning families of the Porgera Mine in Enga are proud recipients of brand new houses courtesy of Porgera Joint Venture (PJV). The houses at Paiam in Porgera, Aiyak and Kasap in Laiagam, and Sapos village within Wapenamanda's Tsak valley were constructed by local contractors under the PJV Local Procurement Policy.
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Porgera Mine Shareholders Meet New PNG Government About SML Extension
Monday, June 3, 2019
Porgera Mine shareholders have reaffirmed their commitment to working with the PNG Government and local communities, ensuring the Main continues to deliver value to its stakeholders past the expiry of the current Special Mining Lease, on 16 August, 2019.
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Tradespeople at PJV commended
Saturday, May 11, 2019
The undivided efforts of tradespeople at the Porgera Mine in Enga, has been commended, as many took on the extra task of ensuring operation at the Mine was restored quickly after the 7.5 magnitude earthquake of 26 February 2018, which had its epicenter in Hela, caused significant damage to the Porgera Joint Venture (PJV)-owned and operated Power Station in Hides.
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Keep off the roads - PJV re-emphasises road safety to Porgera schools
Sunday, April 28, 2019
Porgera Joint Venture (PJV) has yet again reached out to students in schools along the highway, to keep off the roads, in particular, to refrain from playing on the road and even running after semi-trailers that transport goods to the Porgera Mine in Enga.
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Hides Transmission Line Repairs Restore Power to Porgera
Saturday, April 27, 2019
Barrick (Niugini) Limited ("BNL"), operator of the Porgera Mine in Enga, confirms that Hides electrical transmission lines that were vandalised for the third time in April, have been repaired and electricity restored to the Mine.
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PJV Assay Lab awarded ISO 17025 Re-certification
Friday, April 26, 2019
After two years of hard work by the Porgera Joint Venture (PJV) Assay Laboratory team, on 1 March this year, PJV assay lab was re-certified to the ISO 17025 standard under the Papua New Guinea Laboratory Accreditation Scheme (PNGLAS) to conduct Chemical Testing related to gold and sulphur assay processes. The last certificate expired in 2014 and the current re-certification will expire 1 March 2021.
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Mine is no playground for kids - PJV conducts awareness on juvenile trespassing
Friday, April 26, 2019
Porgera Joint Venture (PJV) continues to raise awareness among juveniles of the dangers of entering mine operation areas such as the Porgera Mine in Enga. According to PJV reports, of the total trespassers at the mine, five per cent are children.
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Mamai Clan denounces drugs & alcohol for a peaceful future
Friday, April 26, 2019
Yokolama community within the Special Mining Lease (SML) area of the Porgera Mine in Enga, has denounced many of the illegal activities including tribal fighting for a more peaceful future. Porgera Joint Venture (PJV) was part of the stakeholder group that witnessed the occasion on 26 February this year.
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Industrial trainee thanks PJV for UG learning experience
Sunday, March 24, 2019
Dominic Yambi from Southern Highlands province is thankful to Porgera Joint Venture (PJV) for the 13 weeks' industrial training at the Porgera Mine where he was exposed to many sections of the mine underground workings.
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PJV aids Mungulep school holiday program
Sunday, March 24, 2019
Porgera Joint Venture (PJV) wants to see school-aged children attending schools and strongly calls on them to get involved in safe, community-based organised social actitivies.
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PJV supports nationwide polio vaccine program
Friday, March 8, 2019
The Porgera Joint Venture (PJV) has supported the Porgera-Paiela District Health Service with K161,000 toward helicopter hire to fly teams to nine remote locations in the Paiela-Hewa Local Level Governement to adminster the polio vaccine in the nationwide fourth round polio vaccine program by the National Health Department.
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Barrick CEO concerned about law and order issues in Porgera
Friday, March 8, 2019
The new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Barrick Gold Corporation,Mark Bristow, is concerned about the level of violence at Porgera in Enga.
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PJV continues to support public infrastructure
Friday, March 8, 2019
Porgera Joint Venture (PJV) continues to maintain public infrastructure along the Laigap-Porgera section of the Highlands Highway, particularly in Porgera, Enga province.
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Porgera has potential to produce 500,000oz of gold annually for 20 years
Friday, March 8, 2019
The Porgera Gold Mine in Enga has the potential to produce 500,000 ounces (oz) of gold each year for the next 20 years.
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Stanford is PJV's first local employee to be CPA certified
Monday, March 4, 2019
Porgera Joint Venture (PJV) accountant Stanford Tokoya is the first Porgeran employee to become a Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA).
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SMEC impressed with Carlton's green fingers
Monday, March 4, 2019
The Small Medium Enterprise Corporation (SMEC) has been impressed with Porgera's youngest agriculture enthusiast, Carlton Samuel after visiting his home at the Porgera Station in January this year.
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PJV supports EPG's rugby league programs to promote youth development
Monday, March 4, 2019
Barrick (Niugini) Limited (BNL), operator of the Porgera Gold mine in Enga province recognizes sports as a tool to improving law and order and one that can provide an opportunity to develop character and reinforce positive behaviour.
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PJV reaffirms support for sustainable economic growth
Monday, March 4, 2019
The Porgera Joint Venture (PJV) operation supports sustainable agriculture development within Porgera.
PJV Manager Community and Social Responsibility (CSR) John Liston reaffrimed PJV's committment in January during the Porgera Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) Group Leader's Forum staged at the Porgera Station.
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Barrick confirms continuing Commitment to PNG Government and Porgera Community
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
President and Chief Executive Officer of Barrick Gold Corporation Mr Mark Bristow has confirmed Barrick's continued commitment to the PNG Government and the Porgera community. This was done during his recent visit to Port Moresby and Porgera Gold Mine in Enga province.
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PJV highlights challenges & partnerships at Mining Conference
Wednesday, December 26, 2018
Strategic partnerships with our communities, Governments, Donors, NGO's, shareholders and employees has enabled the Porgera Joint Venture (PJV) operation to overcome its challenges and deliver benefits over the last three decades.
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PJV supports local soccer competition
Wednesday, December 26, 2018
The Porgera Joint Venture (PJV) is committed to supporting community initiatives that promote engagement and positive character development in all areas of community development including sports.
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SML community benefits from water project
Wednesday, December 26, 2018
The Porgera Joint Venture (PJV) has officially handed over the Top Yarik supplementary water project to the responsible Village Water Committee (VWC) following the completition of installation of 44 tuffa water tanks at various locations.
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Tipinini school gets a new double classroom and staff house
Monday, December 10, 2018
Students at Tipinini Primary School will embrace the 2019 academic year with a new double classroom including a staff house valued at K577,000.
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Agrikids program proving successful for Porgera communities
Monday, December 10, 2018
Students and parishioners at Mungulep in Porgera, Enga recenttly staged an Agriculture Field Day to showcase their first harvest assisted by Porgera Joint Venture (PJV).
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John Dilipa , grateful for education support
Monday, December 10, 2018
Porgera Joint Venture (PJV) Community Development Officer John Dilipa, who has recently joined the Porgera operation, is grateful to PJV for the education supoprt.
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PJV takes 'road safety' message along the Highlands Highway
Monday, December 10, 2018
The Porgera Joint Venture (PJV) receently carried out an awareness campaign on safety around big trucks targeting school children along the Highlands Highway.
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Volleyball court and water tank for Aumbi school
Monday, December 10, 2018
Youngsters attending the Aumbi Elementary School in Porgera, Enga will now have a proper sporting facility thanks to the Porgera Joint Venture (PJV).
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PJV Scholarships Help Dig Careers in Mining
Tuesday, November 6, 2018
The Porgera Joint Venture (PJV) Open Scholarship Program is now open for applications from interested students moving into their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of mining-related tertiary studies in 2019.
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PJV supports local businesses
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Porgera Joint Venture has made a K25,000 investment in the Porgera business community, keeping the door open to cost effective information, support and advocacy for business owners.
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RJIA partners in 'Family Farm Team Training' program
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
Community-based organisation Restoring Justice Initiative Association (RJIA) has partnered in the 'Family Farm Team Training' program for family units in Porgera, Enga province.
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RJIA Donates to Baisu in Western Highlands
Friday, October 12, 2018
Restoring Justice Initiative Association (RJIA) donates cutleries and sporting gear, among others, valued at K8,500 to the Baisu Correctional Service (CS) institute in Western Highlands province.
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RJIA Assists PPC Enga with Printer
Friday, October 12, 2018
Restoring Justice Initiative Association (RJIA) donates a 3-in-1 printer valued at K19,000 to the Office of the Enga Provincial Police Commander Chief Superintendent Joseph Tondop.
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PJV backs Enga Culture Show with K150,000
Sunday, September 9, 2018
Porgera Joint Venture (PJV) has supported the Enga Culture Show Committee with K150,000 toward hosting next year’s event.
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PJV promotes Graduate Program at Unitech Career Fair
Sunday, September 9, 2018
Porgera Joint Ventrue (PJV) has recently participated in the Papua New Guinea University of Technology (Unitech) Career Fair with the aim to market PJV as an ideal employer for top graduates in key technical fields.
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PJV supports SML girls Empowerment Program
Sunday, September 9, 2018
The Porgera District Women’s Association (PDWA) with the support of Porgera Joint Venture (PJV) has introduced an intervention and empowerment program for young girls from the Special Mine Lease (SML) communities.
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Porgera Police receive new uniforms
Sunday, June 10, 2018
Community-based organisation Restoring Justice Initiative (RJIA) Incorporation has donated Police uniforms to Porgera police.
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PJV distributes fuel and gen sets in earthquake relief assistance
Tuesday, June 5, 2018
Porgera Joint Venture (PJV) has donated a total of 28,800 litres of diesel to organisations and institutions in Porgera valley, since March.
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Porgera faced with serious law and order problems
Tuesday, June 19, 2018
Porgera’s deteriorating law and order situation has been described as very serious.
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Local businessman supports Porgera police
Monday, May 7, 2018
A local businessman and landowner Maso Karipe has come to the aid of the Porgera police with a donation of five (5) Bridgestone tyres valued at K5,000.
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More Porgera schools benefit from Rotary materials
Thursday, April 26, 2018
Ten primary and elementary schools within the Porgera Valley have received educational materials and resources donated by Rotary Donations in Kind, Rotary Australia World Community Service (RAWCS), Northern region.
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PJV hands over new Paiam Hospital Administration building
Thursday, April 26, 2018
The Porgera Joint Venture (PJV) has formally handed over a new administration building for the Paiam Hospital to the Porgera District Administration, built at a cost of K1.35m through the Tax Credit Scheme (TCS).
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PJV has reps on NATTB for 3 years
Thursday, April 26, 2018
The Porgera Joint Venture (PJV) now has two representatives on the National Apprenticeship and Trade Testing Board (NATTB) of the Department of Labour and Industrial Relations.
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Ten PJV Trade Assistants become qualified Tradesmen
Sunday, February 25, 2018
The National Apprenticeship and Trade Testing Board (NATTB) has deemed ten Trade Assistants (TA’s) with the Porgera Joint Venture (PJV) as qualified Tradesmen in Maintenance Fitting and Machining (MFM).
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Porgera Nuggets get PJV support
Sunday, February 25, 2018
The Porgera Nuggets rugby league team received some timely assistance from Porgera Joint Venture (PJV) prior to participating in the 2018 Coca Cola Ipatas Cup-Enga Challenge in Wapenamanda this month.
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PJV supports Enga Policewomen toward National Conference
Sunday, February 25, 2018
The Porgera Joint Venture (PJV) this month donated merchandised items to the Office of the Enga Provincial Police Command in support of the Enga policewomen’s’ participation at the bi-annual National Policewomen’s Conference in March.
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NATTB conducts trade tests at Porgera
Wednesday, January 17, 2018
The National Apprenticeship and Trade Testing Board (NATTB) has conducted tests for Heavy Equipment Fitters (HEF) and Electrical at the Porgera gold mine.
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PDWA executives to serve Association members
Wednesday, January 17, 2018
Executives of the Porgera District Women's Association (PDWA) have pledged to support the association members in Porgera, Paiela, Hewa, Strictland and Mt Kare.
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PJV undertakes work on Waibare bridge
Wednesday, January 17, 2018
The Porgera Joint Venture (PJV) had undertaken timely repair work on a broken transom on the Waibare Bridge in the Laigam District, Enga Province.
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