The former Minister for Mining, Hon. Wake Goi MP, recently issued his final announcement, marking the end of his tenure by confirming the processing of outstanding tenement license applications on April 25.
A total of 38 license applications were approved, with only three applications rejected.
The companies with approved licenses are major industry players like Newcrest Exploration Limited (EL1704), K92 Mining Limited (EL1341), Frieda River Limited (EL1956, EL1957, EL1895), and Lihir Gold Limited (EL485).
Small-scale and individual miners also secured approval.
Three rejected applications were by Zhong Rui Kuang Ye (PNG) Co. Limited (EL2647), Muta Angas (AML142), and Aking Soap (AML591).
The following tenement applications listed are finalized:
OUTSTANDING TENEMENT LICENSE APPLICATIONS PROCESSED DURING THE MINISTERIAL TENURE OF THE FORMER MINISTER FOR MINING, HON. WAKE GOI MP.
|
No |
TENEMENT APPLICANT |
LICENSE NUMBER |
STATUS |
|
1 |
Amai Waimayoko |
AML 753 |
APPROVED |
|
2 |
Amai Waimayoko |
AML 754 |
APPROVED |
|
3 |
MCC Ramu Nickel Limited |
EL 2376 |
APPROVED |
|
4 |
Newcrest Exploration Limited |
EL 1704 |
APPROVED |
|
5 |
K92 Mining Limited |
EL 1341 |
APPROVED |
|
6 |
Cheroh Mining PNG Limited |
EL 2396 |
APPROVED |
|
7 |
Kainantu Resources Limited (KRL) |
EL2558 |
APPROVED |
|
8 |
Salt Baker Limited |
EL 2822 |
APPROVED |
|
9 |
Parson Kabo |
ML 304 |
APPROVED |
|
10 |
Gnaibo Kaiuk |
ML 200 |
APPROVED |
|
11 |
Gewasa Tukund |
ML 199 |
APPROVED |
|
12 |
Denganu Kapukawa |
AML 1096 |
APPROVED |
|
13 |
Attalus Geasa |
ML 178 |
APPROVED |
|
14 |
Samuel Atsi |
AML 1157 |
APPROVED |
|
15 |
Kipson Lane |
AML 1167 |
APPROVED |
|
16 |
Shalom Mala |
ML 174 |
APPROVED |
|
17 |
Shalom Mala |
ML 173 |
APPROVED |
|
18 |
Wakula Bilebile |
ML 243 |
APPROVED |
|
19 |
Bulolo Small Scale Mining Corporative Society Ltd |
ML 557 |
APPROVED |
|
20 |
Rockwell Mining Company Limited |
EL 2810 |
APPROVED |
|
21 |
Rockwell Mining Company Limited |
EL 2811 |
APPROVED |
|
22 |
Tolu Minerals Limited |
EL 2780 |
APPROVED |
|
23 |
AG Investment Limited |
EL 2799 |
APPROVED |
|
24 |
Amato Asimi, Kwambiko Aimou & Yatapsa Kaimaeto |
ML 419 & ML 427 |
APPROVED |
|
25 |
Gamari Lingwaku |
ML 1119, ML 1120, ML 11121 |
APPROVED |
|
26 |
Moses Monogon |
AML 132 |
APPROVED |
|
27 |
Joe Barwick |
AML 1026 |
APPROVED |
|
28 |
John Giasa |
AML 1035 |
APPROVED |
|
29 |
Api Emmanuel |
AML 1098 |
APPROVED |
|
30 |
Tolu Minerals |
ML 104 |
APPROVED |
|
31 |
Zhong Rui Kuang Ye (PNG) Co. Limited |
EL 2647 |
REJECTED |
|
32 |
Muta Angas |
AML 142 |
REJECTED |
|
33 |
Aking Soap |
AML 591 |
REJECTED |
|
34 |
Meka Yamo |
ML515 |
APPROVED |
|
35 |
Martin Kilimbu |
AML 643 |
APPROVED |
|
36 |
Lihir Gold Limited |
EL 485 |
APPROVED |
|
37 |
Frieda River Limited |
EL 1957 |
APPROVED |
|
38 |
Frieda River Limited |
EL 1956 |
APPROVED |
|
39 |
Frieda River Limited
|
EL 1895 |
APPROVED
|
|
40 |
Tolu Minerals Limited |
EL 2662 |
APPROVED |
|
41 |
Kumul Investment Limited |
EL 2806 |
APPROVED |
In addition, MP Goi confirmed that any remaining matters from his office will be returned accordingly. He also stated that the mining vehicle and all assets related to the Mining Ministry will be officially handed over on April 28.
Minister Goi said, “Settling these matters is important for maintaining good governance, accountability, and transparency in the administration of the mining sector.”
The approved licenses will make way for further exploration and production activities in the country.
MP Goi has encouraged all license holders to begin preparations for their respective work programs and to work in collaboration with the Ministry of Mining, the newly appointed Minister -- Hon. Rainbo Paita -- and the Mineral Resources Authority, further thanking the Marape-Rosso Government for their support.
