Hon Basil Jnr Launches MRA’s Artisanal Mining Code of Practice

GOROKA: The Mineral Resources Authority (MRA) has announced the development of a ‘Resource Evaluation Code of Practice for alluvial mining’ (RECP), to support and improve the country’s alluvial mining sector.

The RECP was launched yesterday (Sept 25) by the Member of Parliament for Bulolo, Hon Sam Basil Junior, during the 6th Alluvial Mining Convention in Goroka, Eastern Highlands Province.

The RECP was developed by the MRA through its Small Scale Mining Branch in collaboration with stakeholders. It has been funded by the National Government through the Alluvial Mining Support Program.

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