The Government has refused the application by Barrick Limited to extend the Special Mining Lease for the Porgera Gold Mine, for another 20 years. Prime Minister James Marape made the announcement following a National Executive Council decision based on the recommendation of the Mining Advisory Council. | TVWAN Online

Students from Porgera, Enga Province, who are studying in various tertiary institutions in Port Moresby, have gathered to voice concerns regarding the recent developments surrounding the Porgera Gold Mine. | TVWAN Online

27 reactions | The Porgera Landowners Association are preparing to present their pleas to Prime Minister James Marape and Barrick CEO Mark Bristow at Paiam field later today in Porgera, where the Porgera Framework Agreement will be launched. The Framework Agreement is the first step towards getting the Porgera mine reopened later this year. | Post Courier | Facebook

1.3K views | #Latest: FOR the last two days the mining town of Porgera Paiela District in the Enga Province has been in a state of Chaos as many innocent lives have been lost and properties have burnt down. Read more here( https://www.postcourier.com.pg/porgera-in-state-of-chaos/ ) | Post Courier | Facebook

2.7K views · 43 reactions | This reopened PNG mine could deliver billions to the government and landowners. To improve their lives, there’s a long way to go. The PNG government wants to ‘take back PNG’. Its first test will be improving the lives of Porgera landowners. | ABC News | Facebook

As the New Porgera Mine is expected to be opened today, trucks are already visible on the Highlands Highway transporting cargoes for the mine site. Video: Kenny Kaipas | PNG SUN

15 reactions | The Porgera Gold Mine in Enga has the potential to produce 500,000 ounces of gold each year for the next 20 years. But to ensure the mine achieves this result, the challenge is now on the management and staff and the local community to work together and to ensure that benefits continue to flow to all stakeholders. | TVWAN Online | Facebook