​Lihir Gold Mine forecasts

Lihir gold to surpass 2016 revenue

The forecast is an indication of Lihir turning in another solid performance this year.

According to the Mineral Resources Authority (MRA), production forecasts indicate that Lihir may produce around 950,000 ounces, closing on its 1 million ounce production target in the calendar year.

MRA says this would be an impressive turnaround and achievement, emphasising Lihir credentials as a world top 5 gold mine aspirant, by production, and consistently rated as 3rd globally for its ore reserves.