This was from 1997-September 2018, as part of its socio-economic commitment to the province and the country.
In the quarter July-September 2018, Newcrest paid K15,091,680 to the stakeholders.
NIPG received K7,545,840 (50 percent), NLLG received K4,527,504 (30 percent) and Lihir SML block owners received K3,018,336 (20 percent). These portions (percentage) have been agreed upon, through a signed Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) by the State, NIPG, NLLG and SML block owners.