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Papua Wants to Refine its Own Gold

By Joel ScanlonDec 9 2010

Papua New Guinea (PNG) hopes to build its own gold refinery which would be operated in a joint public and private partnership.

John Pundari, Mining Minister said at the PNG Mining and Petroleum Investment conference in Sydney that the government was exploring the possibility of establishing an internationally accredited refinery in the country.

He said that he wanted all the gold that was produced in Papua New Guinea to be stamped with the Papua New Guinea flag rather than being sent to Australia to be refined. Mr Pundari also said that the refinery would create jobs in Papua New Guinea and add to the value of the nation.

He said that he believed they were mere custodians of the collective wealth of the nation. He felt that it was part of the total measure of responsibility on their part to sustain the mineral wealth for the benefit of the nation’s future generations.

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Joel Scanlon

Joel relocated to Australia in 1995 from the United Kingdom and spent five years working in the mining industry as an exploration geotechnician. His role involved utilizing GIS mapping and CAD software. Upon transitioning to the North Coast of NSW, Australia, Joel embarked on a career as a graphic designer at a well-known consultancy firm. Subsequently, he established a successful web services business catering to companies across the eastern seaboard of Australia. It was during this time that he conceived and launched News-Medical.Net. Joel has been an integral part of AZoNetwork since its inception in 2000. Joel possesses a keen interest in exploring the boundaries of technology, comprehending its potential impact on society, and actively engaging with AI-driven solutions and advancements.

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