The Mineral Resources of Papua New Guinea |
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| Authors: | Simon A. Kawagle |
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| Affiliation: | PNG Chamber of Mines and Petroleum, PO Box 1032, Port Moresby, NCD, Papua New Guinea [e-mail: ] |
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| Abstract: | Abstract. Papua New Guinea is geologically highly prospective for minerals. There are three world class, open pit mines located at Ok Tedi, Porgera and Lihir, and two medium-scale underground operations at Tolukuma and Kainantu. Two other mining projects - Ramu and Simberi are fully licensed and will be mined in the next 6–12 months. The mining sector is the major contributor to the export income and taxation revenue of the country. |
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| Keywords: | Papua New Guinea mineral resources copper gold |
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