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2 Editorial In this issue Pg 2. Pg 3. Pg 4. Pg 5. Pg 6. Pg 7. Pg 8. Pg 9. Pg 10. Pg 11. Pg 12. Editorial Message Industrial Trainees increase Elementary Pioneers MOU to benefit Bulolo Wiring Wafi-Golpu Local Business Expands Increasing local capacity Fish farming goes further Combating Malaria Bringing in the load Pushing boundaries “MOROBE MINER” is produced by the Media and Communications Department of MMJV. Permission must be obtained for the reprinting of articles in this employeestakeholder newsletter. Send comments and contributions to MMJ.Media@morobejv.com. Ph: 472 1703 Ext. 240 or post to 9 Mile, Awilunga Estate, PO Box 4015, Lae, 411, Morobe Province. David Wissink Editor Women In Mining program helps Bulolo Urban Council Women The Bulolo Urban Council of Women received timely assistance from the Women In Mining (WIM) program of the PNG Chamber of Mines and Petroleum. WIM donated a number of items to the women’s group in Wau recently including sewing materials and accessories. The program also purchased consumables for a computer and printer which was donated to the women in 2010. The sewing items were donated following a request by the Bulolo Urban Council of Women to WIM. The Member for Bulolo and National Planning and Monitoring Minister Sam Basil donated 24 sewing machines previously but these were not used. With the donation of the sewing accessories, the women can now begin their sewing program. The donation was facilitated by the HVJV’s Community Affairs team. HVJV, through its Community Affairs team and WIM have been working in partnership to deliver women’s programs in the Bulolo district including landowner women’s groups. At the presentation WIM Program Manager Lesley Bennett said this assistance will go a long way to empower the women with basic life skills. Women-members were pleased with the assistance while other groups within the Bulolo urban areas were urged to join As you can see in this edition, Morobe Mining Joint Ventures witnessed a number of milestone events in all its operations recently. All of these came about through the commitment and dedication of all stakeholders including landowner and other benefiting communities, employees, government and MMJV management. The Hidden Valley operations saw the success story of a landowner company, Winima Investment Limited expanding its business by purchasing a truck to be leased to the mine. At Wafi-Golpu, our Emergency Response team became the first in PNG to complete a Swift Water Rescue training in New Zealand. We also witnessed the signing of an electrical contract with a landowner company, Golpu Electrical Joint Venture. On the Community and Regional Development front, a number of activities were achieved, and the notable ones were the landowner elementary schools beginning classes and the signing of an MoA between MMJV, and District Education Division for MMJV to provide support for the teachers teaching at these schools over a three year period starting this year. For Exploration, drilling was focused in the Wafi area with two rigs operating, one at Kesiago prospect south of Wafi and one at Zimake prospect north of Wafi. Both prospects are porphyry copper-gold style targets similar to Wafi- Golpu. Support for the programmes was by helicopter out of Demakwa to bush camps. Drill core was back-loaded to Demakwa, then by road to 9 Mile to the newly commissioned core processing facility. Support from the landholders was vital for the programme with Zimake in particular being land claimed by multiple parties. CA organised a committee of all parties and access and hire of local workers was all arranged through this committee. The arrangement is working very well with weekly meetings to update the communities on progress. Exploration activities are also continuing in the Garaina area and around the Hidden Valley mine with geologists on the ground. A third drilling rig is scheduled to commence drilling at Kerimenge in June. the council in addressing various issues affecting them. President of the group, Awilu Soya thanked Ms Bennett and her team, HVJV and other stakeholders including the Mr Basil for his continuous support towards the women in the district. She appealed to her other women in Bulolo urban area to put their difference aside and work together to achieve more. It is becoming common that women living in resource rich areas in both the mining and petroleum provinces are faced with issues that need to be addressed. HVJV is committed to providing assistance to women’s programs where it can. HVJV Community Liaison Coordinator Boina Yaya challenged the women to work together and urged other women groups within the urban area to team up and work for the good of all Bulolo women. HVJV Community Affairs Superintendent Maima Abba expressed similar sentiments saying the company is also committed to assist the communities in other areas of developments through its community and regional development programs in the areas of health, education, agriculture and infrastructure, other than on royalty payments alone.
Industrial trainees steadily increase at MMJV RISING NUMBERS: The 13 students from the Mining Department at the University of Technology who undertook training at the Hidden Valley mine. MMJV has recorded the biggest number of university students ever to have undertaken industrial training at the Hidden Valley Mine. The 13 final year Mining Engineering and Mineral Processing students came from the PNG University of Technology. Attached with the Hidden Valley mining and processing departments, they had the opportunity during their eight weeks of training to learn the many aspects of the mining operations. The training also provided the students the opportunity to put into practice the theoretical principle and concepts learnt in class and gave them the exposure into the mining industry. Providing these industrial training is an important part of MMJV’s Training Program that is implemented by the Training Department. The objective of the training was to give the students an understanding and appreciation of the state of art technology in their respective field of study. The students said the training was an eye-opener to the mining industry in PNG. They appreciated the assistance provided by staff from various departments to give them a high level of learning and enjoyable one as well. “I think it is the highest number any mining company has taken at anyone time,” said Judah Suk. “The best part of my training was being exposed to the various sections of the mining department. It made me realise how important team work was in a mining environment and how everything is linked,” said Simon Bang. “I would like to thank Morobe Mining Joint Ventures for giving me the opportunity to gain my field experience and the very hospitable and experienced engineers for their “The best part of my training was being exposed to the various sections of the mining department. It made me realise how important team work was in a mining environment and how everything is linked.” Simon Bang keen guidance and time to make things possible,” said Raphael Saea. The students also learnt the importance of safety and what is means to practice it to ensure employees work and live in a healthy and safe environment. With the skills and knowledge gained, the students hope to use it to enhance their academic studies. 3
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