In April 2019, Bougainville Copper travelled to Arawa, Panguna and Buka to interview landowners, ex-Bougainville Copper employees, Bougainville Copper Foundation scholarship recipients and people who lived in the mine affected area.
This was the first time Bougainville Copper had been invited back into Panguna since the 1990 Compensation Payments in 2016.
The purpose of the team’s visit was to gather opinions of the villages in the mine area and surrounds. It is clear from the footage which we are about to witness, that our hardworking team, our Village Liaison Officers in particular, are doing a fantastic job, assisting Bougainville Copper re-connect with Bougainville. We hope to continue to strengthen our relationships, support our community and work towards a sustainable future for the people of Bougainville and the company.
