Governor Saonu plans to form alluvial mining company

Morobe Governor Ginson Saonu plans to form a company for the province called Morobe Alluvial Mining Ltd (MAML).
Saonu said the Labu Butu people had created history in alluvial mining making awareness on ML167 along the river bed of the Markham River.
“At Misima, there is alluvial mining plus Kainantu, Madang and other parts of the country,” he said.
“But there is not a single alluvial mining company belonging to PNG.
“Alluvial mining is the lifeline of the people of Morobe and PNG who live off it.
“But there is no recognition from the provincial governments or the National Government.”
Saonu said all mining rules and regulations would be followed in the development of mining lease 167 which covers 700 hectares of the Markham River down to the mouth.
“We will follow mining rules and regulations and meet the requirements,” he said.
“The project will continue to help the people.
“With the spin-off and other requirements, people are not ready.
“That is why we are having this gathering so people can air their views. We cannot just come and impose ideas.
“This is the beginning of negotiations and participation.
“I want to make sure that people participate.
“They understand me and I understand them and then work will come.”