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

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After 30 years of the Porgera Gold Mines operations, it has now gone back to landowners to have their say, on whether the Special Mining Lease application for an extension for another 20 years is approved. On Tuesday, Paiam Town was abuzz with locals from the Districts, converging to have their say on whether Barrick, through its subsidiary and mine operator, Porgera Joint Venture, can continue to operate or not. The Warden Hearing was hosted by the Mineral Resources Authority Chief Mining Warde