The abrupt shut-down of the Panguna mine in 1989 and its closure during the subsequent period of conflict on Bougainville meant there was no opportunity to implement plans for its formal closure. BCL is committed to undertaking appropriate remediation and rehabilitation studies and implementing environmental programs regardless of the future operation of the Panguna mine. […]
Bougainville Copper Limited (BCL) will assist with a number of urgent infrastructure projects in Central Bougainville that have been suggested by customary landowners in and around the operating area of the closed mine. In the Special Mine Lease area there is a need for the removal of a small dam at Upper Kurua and culvert […]
Bougainville Copper Limited (BCL) will participate in the first meeting of the Joint Panguna Negotiation Coordination Committee (JPNCC) for 2014 this Wednesday 22 January. The meeting is to be held in Port Moresby and will include representatives from the Autonomous Bougainville Government, customary landowners, the Government of Papua New Guinea and BCL. The customary landowners […]
In a ministerial statement to the Bougainville House of Representatives the President of the Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG), Dr John Momis, stated the importance of a functional Panguna mine to development. “My government believes that an operating Panguna mine will be catalytic to Bougainville’s economic development, generating much needed revenue to support other sectors of […]
The board of Bougainville Copper Limited (board) considers high standards of corporate governance critical to business integrity and performance and to maximising the overall long term return to shareholders. The board is committed to ensuring that a relevant, efficient and effective corporate governance framework is maintained. A description of the corporate governance structures and practices […]
On Monday 30 September elections were held for the United Panguna Mine Affected Landowners Association (UPMALA). UPMALA is the umbrella organisation representing the interests of all the nine landowner groups in central Bougainville and located around the Panguna mine site and tailings areas. The elections saw Lawrence Daveona returned as Chairman of UPMALA unopposed, while […]
The fifth meeting of the Joint Panguna Negotiation and Coordination Committee (JPNCC) was held in Port Moresby on Wednesday 18 September. The JPNCC was established in March and consists of representatives from the Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG), the United Panguna Mine Affected Landowners Association (UPMALA), the Government of Papua New Guinea and Bougainville Copper Limited […]
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In this episode: We showcase interviews with Peter Taylor of Bouganville Copper, Raewyn Pene of Brunel Energy, Michael McGowan of Eaglewood energyand Raymond Vinton of Warstila. Following was covered in the interviews: Peter Taylor: Explains the exploration leases taken up and activity undertaken in these areas What particular minerals Rio Tinto is targeting in PNG […]
In this Episode: Mr. Peter Taylor, President, Australian PNG Business Council on: Australia PNG Council, it’s members and who the oragnization represents The scholarship that the council offers that is open to Papua New Guinea Challenges and highlights of business opportunities Content courtesy of http://www.emtv.com.pg/