Ok Tedi Mine Ltd (OTML)

The symbolic handover of the sponsorship took place in Tabubil, where OTML presented a cheque to the team's executives. Among the recipients were Senior Dumo, the Technical Officer, Roland Kevin, the Medical Officer, and Lynton Tube, serving as both Trainer and Captain.

Comprising players from the five districts of Western Province, the Kiunga Catfish eyes the Agmark Sepik 9’s as a golden opportunity to display their prowess on a broader stage. 

OTML donated K5000 towards UPNG’s Earth Sciences division in hosting the 2023 UPNG Geosciences Open Day, scheduled for October 6th, 2023, at its Waigani Campus in Port Moresby.

The 2023 UPNG Geosciences Open Day marks the second successive year that the Earth Sciences Division is hosting this educational networking event. 

OTML Manager Corporate Affairs, Dexter Wagambie, presented a cheque of K5000 to Dr. Joseph Espi, Associate Professor and Head of the Earth Sciences Division, in front of budding geoscientists and staff members. 

The inspections took place during the board's June meeting held in the area.

The board members, accompanied by the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Kedi Ilimbit as well as safety department team members and operational managers from each area, visited several key locations for inspection.

These included the Dr. Weiss Training Centre, Warehouse 120, Workshop 1, and Mess 1 kitchen.

The group consists of 19 males and 18 females enrolled in various trades such as auto electrical, carpentry, cabinet making and joinery, electrical, heavy equipment fitter, maintenance fitting and machining, metal fabrication & welding, plumbing, and refrigeration and air-conditioning.

The apprentices will undergo a four-year training program, which includes practical placements within the company, as well as extension and block courses either onsite or through registered institutions in the country. These courses will contribute to their attainment of trade certificates.

She said, being sponsored by Ok Tedi Mine is a significant opportunity for them and their families, as it provides crucial support for their education and future career pathways.

OTML says it is temporarily suspending operations to protect its workforce, communities, and operation from COVID-19.

PNG is expected to lose K210 million in foreign inflows as a result.

Operations were temporarily suspended as of Friday, March 19th to stop further transmission of the virus within its operations.

The Company also said test results have yet to be received for two subsequent cases that reported to the Tabubil Hospital with flu-like symptoms.

OTML Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Peter Graham said: “We are pleased that people have come forward for testing and we will continue to work closely with the IMR to ensure a quick turnaround of results.”

“The safety and wellbeing of our employees, contractors and our communities is paramount, and we are doing all we can to ensure they are all remain safe and healthy,” he said.

In announcing this yesterday, the OTML Board Chairman Sir Moi Avei explained that this means the villages will also get two seats on the OTML board.

The company made a dividend of US$100 million last year, hence this share agreement will see the communities be significantly boosted in terms of funding.

Sir Moi says with the value of the mine set to increase, the communities have acquired a precious investment.