Porgera Mine Restart

The agreements signed between the State and New Porgera Ltd include the Mining Development Contract, Special Mining Lease 13, Fiscal Stability Agreement, and Escrow Arrangement for landowners.

Prime Minister James Marape has hailed the signing as a "giant leap" towards the reopening of Porgera gold mine.

The mine is expected to commence operations before the end of the year, with full production anticipated within six months, contingent upon the finalisation of compensation agreements for landowners.

North Fly Member, James Donald asked Prime Minister Marape to update the house on the progress of the Porgera mine restart operations and asked the PM if he could confirm the government’s plans for the mine.

Prime Minister Marape thanked the people of the impacted areas for their support. He said the government has received very minimal distractions and disruptions from landowners and respective provincial governments.