MOROBE MINER # 6 NOVEMBER.indd - Morobe Mining Joint Venture

WAFI-GOLPU/EXPLORATION
LANDOWNER
LEADERS
ATTEND TRAINING
Exploration Community Affairs Cordinator, Winston Belapuna conducting the Lae awareness session.
EXPLORATION AWARENESS
Keeping stakeholders informed and updated on the business activities of PNG’s newest
major mine is a key aspect of the Morobe Mining Joint Ventures (MMJV) operations.
MMJVs exploration arm, the Morobe Exploration Joint Ventures Ltd (MEJV) recently
conducted its second round of exploration updates for different levels of government in
Morobe province this year.
The two separate sessions in Wau and Lae were conducted on November 13th and 16th for
senior provincial, district and local level government officials and provided a status update
of ongoing exploration work, community affairs programs and various activities on the
company’s exploration tenements in the province.
MEJV General Manager, Bernard Kavanamur and Community Affairs (CA) Cordinator for
exploration, Winston Belapuna informed attendees that MMJV, as the largest developer
in Morobe, believed in maintaining clear, honest and transparent dialogue with its
stakeholders.
“It’s important for us to maintain close dialogue and information sharing with our
stakeholders on a consistent basis if we want to see progress and development in Morobe
province and PNG,” said Mr Kavanamur. He said the exploration updates would become a
regular event for all levels of government in Morobe.
The President of Mumeng LLG, Mathias Philip, later commended MMJV and in particular
MEJV for initiating the updates, saying it was a first for an exploration group or company to
provide regular updates on their activities for different levels of government in Morobe.
“Many times we are quick to criticise without having a clear picture of what is really
happening,” he said. “But these sorts of briefings give us more clarity and understanding of
the situation and we look forward to continued discussions as we go.”
The Wau session had full representation from the Watut, Waria, Buang and Mumeng LLG
Presidents and their Managers, including Wau/Bulolo District Administrator, Nimsen
Kimbisep. While the Lae session had similar attendance from senior Morobe Provincial
Government and Morobe Provincial Administration officers, as well as officers from the
Morobe Coast LLG, President of Morobe LLG and the President of Wampar LLG, Peter Namus.
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FIVE leaders of Yanta
and Hengambu
landowner clans
of the Wafi-Golpu
project have become
the first to undertake
a Capacity Building
Training conducted by
Morobe Mining Joint
Ventures (MMJV’s)
Training Section.
Chairman of Golpu
Holdings, David
Philip who also attended
the training.
Providing training for
landowners is one of MMJV’s priorities in
ensuring that the people are empowered
to improve their communities.
The Capacity Building training has
equipped the participants to be better
leaders in their respective organizations.
One of the topics covered was Problem
Solving and Decision Making.
Those who attended were Giwa Jerry,
Steven Giame, Livai Bing, Anonga
Yakising and David Philip.
The participants said the training has
given them a greater knowledge on
approaches to take when dealing with
landowner and community issues.
Chairman of Golpu Holdings, Mr
Philip said the training has increased
his knowledge to perform his duties
effectively. He said it has empowered him
to negotiate better deals with MMJV and
other stakeholders in the Wafi project.
MMJV’s training coordinator Martha
Tade said as leaders, their decisions
must, benefit everyone.
“As leaders of people, you must discuss
the best options available to benefit all,”
said Mrs Tade.
She said leaders needed to do some
action planning so that their set goals
are achieved.
There are 11 modules under the Capacity
Building training. After completing each
module the participants will be given a
certificate of attendance. A certificate
of
completion or achievement will be
presented to them after they complete
all the 11 modules.
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