PM Announces Progress In Wafi-Golpu MDC

Lae, Papua New Guinea, August 2, 2024 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape, announced on Friday, August 2, 2024, that the State Negotiating Team (SNT) is actively engaged in discussions with Wafi-Golpu mine developers Newmont and Harmony, with the aim of finalising the Mine Development Contract (MDC).

This critical step is part of the preparations for the prompt issuance of the Special Mining Lease (SML).
PM Marape made this announcement in Lae during a meeting with Wafi-Golpu landowners, Morobe Governor Hon. Luther Wenge, Deputy Prime Minister and Lae MP Hon. John Rosso, SNT Chairman Mr. Dairi Vele, Mineral Resources Authority (MRA) Managing Director Mr. Jerry Garry, Kumul Mineral Holdings Ltd (KMHL) Chief Executive Officer Mr. Sarimu Kanu, Mineral Policy and Geohazards Management Secretary Mr. Harry Kore, and representatives from the Morobe Provincial Administration. During the meeting, Mr. Vele and Mr. Garry provided comprehensive updates to the landowners on the progress of the Wafi-Golpu Mine. Remarks were also delivered by Governor Wenge, Prime Minister Marape, landowner representative Mr. John Nema, and Deputy Prime Minister Rosso.

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