Community Affairs and National Content Conference & Expo (CANCONEX)

The association is part of the Coastal Pipeline Landowners’ Association (CPLLOA) of the Ramu Nickel and Cobalt Project in Madang Province.

The CPLWA was recognized by the PNG Chamber of Mines and Petroleum in its inaugural Community Affairs and National Content Conference & Expo (CANCONEX) in Lae, Morobe Province.

This award recognizes a women’s association or group that demonstrates an initiative that has had a positive impact on their communities.

CPLLOA is one of the four (4) mine landowner impact communities within the project tenement areas.

Their presentation indicated that the women were adamant about making their 1% royalty benefit count, regardless of their level of education.

The CPLWA captures women from one of four impact zones or communities located along the corridor of the Ramu Nickel and Cobalt Project operated by Ramu NiCo, in Madang Province.

Deputy General Manager of Ramu NiCo’s Community Affairs Department Albert Tobe said members of CPLWA always sought advice and mentoring from Ramu NiCo’s Community Affairs Department.