Star Mountain launches museum

Ok Tedi Mining Limited (OTML) in conjunction with Mineral Resources Star Mountain Limited (MRSM) and the Landowners Royalty Trust Limited have launched a Star Mountain museum project with a groundbreaking ceremony on May 25.
The project, estimated to cost between K6 million to K7 million, was expected to start in Jan 2023.
OTML managing director and chief executive officer Musje Werror said: “This project once completed will capture Ok Tedi’s rich history from discovery to production and will showcase prominent people including government and community leaders who have been behind the success of the company.
“The museum will be shaped like a star which is synonymous to the Star Mountains where the Ok Tedi mine is situated,” he said.
MRSM chairman David Kaiankim applauded the initiative saying it was timely that the landowners were working in unison with OTML and other stakeholders to implement the project.
“When we unite, we achieve greater things and I must commend everyone for this and pledge our utmost support to this project,” Kaiankim said.
Kumul Minerals Ok Tedi Limited chairman Bonnie Ninai said: “Ok Tedi is synonymous with the growth of PNG so the future generations need to know the path the company took and its colourful history that contributed to building the nation.”
OTML manager, infrastructure support services, Akolo Kotange said they were excited to start the project and encouraged stakeholders to contribute where needed to ensure this project was completed successfully.