Miner gives assurance

By JEFFREY ELAPA
THE management of the Ramu nickel and cobalt project in Madang has assured the State that it will ensure conditions are met within six months after it was given the go-ahead to resume operations on Friday.
Mineral Resource Authority (MRA) mine inspectors approved the resumption with six conditions to be complied with in six months.
The management said all conditions would be met and there would be no more such incidents.
The Basamuk plant was shut down following an order by the MRA mines’ inspectorate on Oct 18 with 16 recommendations to fix slurry spills and safety.
However, the management said following remedial actions by the workers, the areas of concern were rectified and it was now operating as normal.
Ramu NiCo management said it acknowledged MRA’s mines inspectorate for its guidance over the week to rectify defects.
“As a genuine investor, we try our best to comply and maintain the highest safety standards within the laws,” Ramu NiCo said in statement.
“For the mines inspectorate to give us permission to operate after a week of temporary shutdown demonstrates the trust they have in us that we have built over the last 10 years.” and we highly value that.”