The highly respected Sir Melchior Togolo has been appointed chief executive officer of Bougainville Copper Limited (BCL). BCL is working to advance the redevelopment of Bougainville’s Panguna mine under its five-year exploration licence, granted in 2024. Sir Melchior said it was a privilege to be entrusted with the CEO role on an ongoing basis. “It […]
With a solemn sense of duty, BCL’s local engagement team was an early responder to last week’s fatal mudslide at Asiko village in Kongara, Central Bougainville, during severe weather associated with Cyclone Maila. Working closely with locals, the team delivered essential food and first aid supplies and provided transport assistance in what were extremely difficult […]
BCL is proud to be partnering with PNG’s Total Waste Management in a project to remove hazardous waste from Loloho Port, which was identified during field work for the independent Panguna Mine Legacy Impact Assessment (PMLIA). The work is the result of collaboration between the ABG, BCL and Rio Tinto in responding to the PMLIA […]
4 March 2026 BCL has overseen the successful demolition and removal of three unsafe masonry walls that were identified as imminent severe risks through the Panguna Mine Legacy Impact Assessment (PMLIA) process. These structures were assessed as posing a threat to public safety, and their removal represents an important step in reducing hazards within the former […]
BCL supported a recent visit by landowner representatives from the Panguna mine project area to PNG’s renowned Ok Tedi copper mine in Western Province, to provide exposure to and learnings from mining operations and modern tailings management systems that reflect international best practice. The program included briefings on successful landowner company models, local content and […]
BCL is proud to be a long-time supporter of education in Bougainville. Earlier this month our team members, including Peter Garuai and Rizphar Lalai, were out and about visiting several local schools in the Panguna project area, where we have provided some assistance with important upgrades. All schools expressed appreciation for the support, and we […]
We are pleased to continue our support for the Arawa Football Association (AFA), which held grand finals on 21 September in soccer and volleyball to mark the end of the local season. The senior men’s final was a hard- fought match in wet conditions with Poraka FC holding off a brave B-United FC to win […]
BCL Chairman Sir Melchior Togolo congratulates the Hon. Ishmael Toroama on his resounding re-election as Bougainville’s president. “This is a tremendous show of confidence in Ishmael’s leadership with strong support from every region of Bougainville. It comes at a time when stability is so important for the region. In many ways Ishmael Toroama represents a […]
All of us at BCL take this opportunity to warmly congratulate PNG and its people in celebrating 50 years of independence. The Golden Jubilee is a wonderful time to acknowledge the many achievements of the past and to also embrace the future.