Bougainville Copper Limited is proud to confirm that company chairman Mel Togolo has been
knighted by the Queen.
Mr Togolo was awarded Knight Bachelor in the 2018 Queen’s Birthday Honours List for his
service to economic development, particularly in the mining and petroleum sectors, and to the
community.
Sir Mel is only the fifth Bougainvillean to have ever received the honour, with the short list also including Sir Paul Lapun, Sir Donatus Mola, Sir Peter Kurongku and Sir Michael Ogio.
The award is a wonderful acknowledgement of the remarkable contribution Mr Togolo has
made in PNG over more than four decades.
Mr Togolo is a well-respected figure in PNG and Bougainville and this honor is richly deserved.
He continues to work tirelessly for the benefit of industry and the community in various
capacities, and in particular as chairman of Bougainville Copper Ltd, where he is providing
tremendous guidance and leadership.
In 2004 Mr Togolo was awarded Commander of the British Empire (CBE) for services to
industry and commerce.
By Order of the Board
Mark Hitchcock
Company Secretary