MMJV employees complete course

FIFTEEN employees of Morobe Mining Joint Ventures recently completed a week-long course in geology for non-geologists.
And a good number of these MMJV staff were locals from the Hidden Valley mine and Wafi-Golpu exploration areas.
Course facilitator and Professor at the University of Technology, Doctor Kaul Gena said general areas in geology were covered during the training to help participants in their fields.
Grace Reuben, a participant from the Hidden Valley Geology Department, said in her role as data administrator, she handled a lot of technical information.
“Following the course, I now have a better understanding of the data that crosses my desk.
“Many of us are locals, including myself and this shows MMJV’s commitment to the community,” she said.
Other MMJV staff who attended the course, which was held from Jan 23-27, included heavy equipment operators, geology data administrators and exploration field assistants.
Acting head of the University of Technology’s mining and engineering department Manau Saki said amid the mining boom in the country, such courses were vital.
“The department will always strive to reach out to educate our people,” Saki said.
MMJV’s training policy places great importance on developing its workforce and there is a particular emphasis on advancing its local employees.