Category: Environment
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OTML Trials eDNA method in its Fish Diversity Monitoring Program
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Ok Tedi Mining Limited (OTML) is conducting a first of its kind environmental DNA (eDNA) study in Papua New Guinea as a trial to monitor and track fish species in the Ok Tedi and Fly River systems. The study is a collaboration between OTML’s Environment Department and the James Cook…
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Aquatic Ecologist takes part in Ecosystem Assessment Training
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Ok Tedi Mining Limited’s (OTML) Senior Aquatic Ecologist, Gilton Alimaka, recently participated in an intensive 24-day training in Perth Western Australia, conducted by Sustainable Leaders in Resources (SLR) Consulting. The training was focused on laboratory processing, taxonomic identification, and statistical methods for assessing aquatic organisms (micro and macro invertebrates) and…
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OTML progresses its CMCA Review Process with Regional Meeting 3
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Ok Tedi Mining Limited (OTML) progressed its Community Mine Continuation Agreement (CMCA) Review Extension Process on February 17th 2025 with the continuation of its scheduled Regional Meeting #3 in Tabubil, Kiunga and Daru concurrently. The first week of the Regional Meetings #3 featured Lower Ok Tedi leaders in Tabubil, Suki…
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OTML Exceeds 2024 Dredge and Rehab Targets for Fifth Consecutive Year
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Ok Tedi Mining Limited (OTML) has surpassed its annual sediment dredging and its rehabilitation target for 2024 at its Bige Operations. Last year, 10.75 million Cubic Meters (Mm3) of river sediments was dredged, surpassing the target of 10 Mm3, while 35.21 Hectares (ha) of sand stockpile was rehabilitated, exceeding the…
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OTML claims Industry Award for Bige Rehabilitation
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Ok Tedi Mining Limited was the proud recipient of the PNG Chamber of Resources and Energy (PNG CORE) Outstanding Environment or Climate Change Initiative Award during the PNG Investment Week in Sydney, Australia in December last year. The Company received the prestigious award for its submission ‘Developing a successful rehabilitation…
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OTML rediscovers fish species in Fly River after 40 years
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Ok Tedi Mining Limited (OTML) recently recorded an astounding 102 different fish species along the Fly River’s mid-estuary to its Kiunga Port, setting a new record from its past fish sampling activities. An added bonus to this recent survey was the rediscovery of the Paska’s Blue-eye, a fish species that…
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OTML receives license to operate Health Services
Ok Tedi Mining Limited (OTML) has been granted a three-year license to provide health services following a successful assessment by the Papua New Guinea Medical Board. Several members of the PNG Medical Board visited OTML’s operations in September and conducted a comprehensive review of OTML’s healthcare services, facilities, and its…
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OTML to mark 40 Years of Resilience and Excellence
Ok Tedi Mining Limited (OTML) is celebrating its 40th anniversary of operation, marking four decades of resilience and excellence in the mining industry in Papua New Guinea. Starting in August 1984 as a gold mining operation by Broken Hill Property Limited (BHP), OTML transitioned to a copper-gold mine in 1987.…
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OTML commits K20m to flood impacted communities in Western Province
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Ok Tedi Mining Limited (OTML) has announced a K20 million commitment towards relief, restoration, and relocation of communities along the Fly River in Western Province. The funding announcement was made in the wake of severe flooding along the Fly River following continuous heavy rainfall. OTML and its business partners previously…
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