March 19, 2024
Tragedy Strikes as K92 Faces Mandated Halt in Mining Operations
Investigations and Mandate Following a sorrowful incident that resulted in the loss of a worker’s life, both K92 and Papua New Guinea authorities have jointly determined the event as non-industrial in nature. On March 13, the officials of Papua New Guinea enforced a temporary suspension of underground activities at the Kainantu mine. This intervention aimed to ensure the completion of an independent safety audit and the installment of a collision avoidance system. Prior to the enforced halting, the Canadian mining company had already initiated efforts to comply with the required safety protocols, underscoring their commitment to the well-being of their