Saturday, 26 May 2018

HOPE OF PAGUNA COPPER MINE'S REOPENING HANGS ON MORE BENEFITS FOR LOCALS

BCL AIMS TO CREATE GOOD RELATIONS WITH PEOPLE

He said a first board meeting was also held for the first time in Bougainville in more than 27 years in August last year.

Mr Togolo said a major achievement was the settlement of compensation to landowners totalling K14.6 million in 2123 payments starting in February 2017 covering more than 96 per cent of the recipients.

“BCL continues to work with families to finalise the remaining payments,” Mr Togolo said.

He also mentioned BCL’s wholly-owned Bougainville Cooper Foundation which supports student sponsorships.

“The BCL board has approved sponsorships for up to 15 new students in 2018 while 34 existing students will continue their studies in 2018.”

Source: Post Courier