Recently, during the Papua New Guinea Resources Week, Ramu Nico Management (MCC) Limited (RNML) held a media briefing at the invitation of several mainstream media outlets in Papua New Guinea. Mr. Eric Kuman, General Manager of the Community Affairs Department, delivered a keynote speech titled “Reflecting on Progress and Shared Prosperity” on behalf of the company.
In his address, Mr. Kuman systematically elaborated on the following topics:
- The Ramu Nickel Project’s development journey
- Contributions to the industry and local communities
- Preliminary plans for the Phase II expansion
He also reaffirmed the company’s long-term commitment to cooperation with the PNG government and its people.
RNML Vice President, Mr. Meng Deyong responded to media inquiries, covering:
- H1 2025 Production Performance
- Market Challenges
“As the first project adopting High Pressure Acid Leaching (HPAL) technology, we now face competitive pressure from similar nickel projects in Indonesia that have replicated our methods. This has affected the global nickel market. Combined with our lower ore grade, expanding production through Phase II has become essential to reduce costs. However, this expansion requires strong support from both the government and landowners,” Mr. Meng Deyong stated.
- Talent Development Initiatives
“We have signed Memorandums of Understanding with the University of Papua New Guinea and the Papua New Guinea University of Technology in Lae to leverage academic resources and talent. In return, we will provide internship opportunities, employment platforms, and research collaboration channels—ensuring a win-win model for university-enterprise cooperation,” he added.
Mainstream media attending the press briefing included EMTV, Post-Courier, The National, and The Sunday Bulletin.
