Students from Porgera, Enga Province, who are studying in various tertiary institutions in Port Moresby, have gathered to voice concerns regarding the recent developments surrounding the Porgera Gold Mine. | TVWAN Online

SIR PETER IPATAS ON BETTER MINE NEGOTIATIONS, FIRST GOLD BAR PRODUCTION | PNG SUN

Enga Governor Sir Peter Ipatas is calling for a new negotiation and no renewable arrangement with the existing Porgera mine in Enga. Governor Ipatas said landowners have been lenient and after 30 years, must be compensated fairly. | TVWAN Online

13K views · 459 reactions | The Government has refused the application by Barrick Limited to extend the Special Mining Lease for the Porgera Gold Mine, for another 20 years. Prime Minister James Marape made the announcement following a National Executive Council decision based on the recommendation of the Mining Advisory Council. | TVWAN Online | Facebook

As the New Porgera Mine is expected to be opened today, trucks are already visible on the Highlands Highway transporting cargoes for the mine site. Video: Kenny Kaipas | PNG SUN

The Porgera Gold Mine in Enga has the potential to produce 500,000 ounces of gold each year for the next 20 years. But to ensure the mine achieves this result, the challenge is now on the management and staff and the local community to work together and to ensure that benefits continue to flow to all stakeholders. | TVWAN Online

26K views · 870 reactions | A 5 head Gold ore stamp battery in operation, connected to an old school shaker table and they just left their Gold open for public collection at the Central Deborah Gold Mine. | Vo-Gus Prospecting | Facebook