The Government has refused the application by Barrick Limited to extend the Special Mining Lease for the Porgera Gold Mine, for another 20 years. Prime Minister James Marape made the announcement following a National Executive Council decision based on the recommendation of the Mining Advisory Council. | TVWAN Online

After 30 years of the Porgera Gold Mines operations, it has now gone back to landowners to have their say, on whether the Special Mining Lease application for an extension for another 20 years is approved. On Tuesday, Paiam Town was abuzz with locals from the Districts, converging to have their say on whether Barrick, through its subsidiary and mine operator, Porgera Joint Venture, can continue to operate or not. The Warden Hearing was hosted by the Mineral Resources Authority Chief Mining Warde

Porgera Paiela Member Gidron Maso Karipe raised concerns on the New Porgera Mine’s community development agreement, stating his people are yet to receive the CDA. | EMTV Online

This reopened PNG mine could deliver billions to the government and landowners. To improve their lives, there’s a long way to go. The PNG government wants to ‘take back PNG’. Its first test will be improving the lives of Porgera landowners. | ABC News