Sir Julius satisfied with talks on mining

NEW Ireland Governor Sir Julius Chan is satisfied with the talks held with the operators of Simberi gold mine and Newcrest gold mine in New Ireland.
The New Ireland government held its first 2020 provincial executive council and provincial implementation meetings on Lihir and Simberi from Jan 27 to 29.
Sir Julius said it was an opportunity for council members to understand how the companies operate and some of the landowners’ concerns.
Mining Minister Johnson Tuke was also present at the meeting. “The provincial government acknowledged Newcrest’s realisation that it does need to build a ring road around the island as one of the priority project of the New Ireland government,” Sir Julius said.
Lihir site manager Chris Jordan presented a report on the operations and production of the mine with country manager Stanley Komunt.
At Simberi mine, general manager Jason Robertson gave an overview of the mine’s operation before the council members toured the mine.