The Wafi-Golpu Project is progressing with recent geotechnical investigations to be carried out over the next month.
Residents in Morobe have been advised to take note of the presence of two drill rigs operating near Lae, along the Markham River valley, and on the Atzera Range.
WGJV stated that the rigs are drilling shallow holes, to depths of 70 metres, to investigate the suitability of ground conditions at a number of locations.
This is part of the overall current studies to examine potential infrastructure options and the feasibility for the Wafi-Golpu project.
Villagers and the public are advised to respect the 50-metre public safety exclusion zone that will be put around the drill rigs during the operations.