Media Releases
Knighthood for BCL chairman
The chairman of Bougainville Copper Limited (BCL) Mel Togolo was bestowed with a knighthood in the 2018 Queen’s Birthday Honours List. The Bougainville-born Mr Togolo was awarded Knight Bachelor for his service to economic development, particularly in the mining and petroleum sectors, and to the community. Sir Mel is only
Chairman’s Address 2017 Annual General Meeting Bougainville Copper Limited
24th May 2018 AGM Welcome On behalf of the board and management, I welcome you to the 2017 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Bougainville Copper Limited (BCL). As Chairman, the AGM provides me with an important opportunity to make a statement regarding the up-to-date affairs of the Company, including the
Notice of Refusal to Renew Exploration Licence EL1
The Board of Bougainville Copper Limited (BCL) advise that Bougainville Copper Limited has received a notice from the Autonomous Bougainville Government Minister for Mineral and Energy Resources, acting in accordance with the advice of the Bougainville Mining Advisory Council, that the extension of the term of the exploration licence sought
Reservation Moratorium over the Panguna project area
The Board of Bougainville Copper Limited are aware of media reports of a press statement released by President Momis, dated 21st December 2017, announcing that the Bougainville Executive Council, in its meeting on 21st December 2017, decided to impose an indefinite reservation moratorium from any exploration or mining over the
Unscrupulous Campaign Against BCL Exposed
The unscrupulous attempts by RTG Mining Inc. to undermine BCL’s position regarding the Panguna project have been further exposed in the PNG National Court. RTG, a junior speculative company, pre-empted the court to declare in an ‘announcement’ to the ASX (Australian Securities Exchange) on 5 December that a dispute over
BCL Chairman Robert Burns Sets Retirement Date
The chairman of BCL Robert Burns has advised of his decision to stand down from the board in the early part of next year as he looks towards retirement. Prominent Bougainvillean Mel Togolo has accepted the nomination of the board to replace Mr Burns as chairman at the next scheduled
Bougainville Copper Limited Board Appointments
Media Release 23 October 2017 Bougainville Copper Limited (BCL) is pleased to announce the appointments of Mr Mel Togolo CBE and Mr Peter Graham CBE to BCL’s board of directors. BCL chairman Robert Burns said the company was delighted that both gentlemen had agreed to join the board given the
Shareholder Release – 20 October 2017
The New Panguna Project Update In 2017, Bougainville Copper Limited (BCL) continues to make progress in implementing our staged redevelopment plan for a new Panguna project. BCL has established a management and operating team in Bougainville and opened an office in Buka. In August BCL held its first board meeting
REMEMBERING PAUL QUODLING – A WELL-RESPECTED BCL LEADER
10 October 2017 REMEMBERING PAUL QUODLING – A WELL-RESPECTED BCL LEADER The board and management of Bougainville Copper Limited (BCL) acknowledge the sad passing, on 26 September 2017, of the company’s respected and long-serving former managing director, Paul Quodling, at age 90. Mr Quodling first entered the mining industry in
Media Release: The BCL Team Supports Arawa Events
THE BCL TEAM SUPPORTS ARAWA EVENTS The BCL community engagement team has just spent four productive days at Arawa, in Central Bougainville, meeting with local stakeholders and supporting two major sporting and industry events. The visit between 5-8 September coincided with the National Boxing Championships – of which BCL was
