Ramu NiCo Management (MCC) Limited (RNML), the profitable world class Nickel and Cobalt Mine in Papua New Guinea aimed to provide world class operation standard at its mine and refinery sites in Madang Province.

RNML’s President Mr. Dong Gaofeng said during the 2024 annual working conference on Monday 15th of this month at the Madang Head office.

He said that the aim for 2024 was to mobilize the company employees to thoroughly implement the spirit of the China Minmetals and MCC to focus on promoting high quality development and accelerating the construction of a world-class enterprise.

He said that this year, 2024, RNML would devote to fulfil its social responsibilities and create positive social & economic impacts in Madang Province and the country.

“The company has initiated a series of projects focusing on people’s livelihood and wellbeing in poverty reduction, healthcare, education, agriculture and other sectors,” the president said.

Mr. Dong said the company provided millions of Kina business contracts to project impacted areas in the previous years and had spin off benefits including over the creation of 3 000 job opportunities for PNG nationals.

“The company also emphasizes on respecting local customs, implementing effective environmental protection measures, and engaging in cross-cultural communication with the local communities,” Mr. Dong said.

He said some breakthroughs had been achieved in peripheral exploration, resource survey, financial management, team building, public relations and marketing, and information technology upgrades.

These accomplishments showcase a new outlook and mark significant achievements in various aspects of their operations.

RNML’s Chairman Wang Zhou said over a decade of experience in PNG RNML had crossed mountains and rivers to an unprecedented great era to engage in a great course like never before.

“A new vision leads a new journey, and new actions result in new great achievements,” the chairman said.

Mr. Wang said 2024 was a critical year for the company to establish a new development pattern, accelerate high-quality development, lay a solid foundation and accumulate momentum to comprehensively build a world-class mining enterprise.

“Let us continue to work hard locally but compete globally and strive for the construction of a world-class enterprise,” the Chairman said.

RNML Community Affairs General Manager Mr. Martin Paining said 2023 was an exciting year for Ramu NiCo to have achieved number of breakthroughs, both internally and externally where it involved.

He said there were few obstacles that did come across but eventually RNML ended the year 2023 with better performance and achievements.

Group photo of the employees of the year with RNML Chairman Mr. Wang Zhou (middle), President Mr. Dong Gaofeng (3rd right), Chief Accountant Mr. Zhong Jiawen (3rd left), Vice President Mr. Meng Deyong (2nd right)