Commissioner Manning said any attempt to disrupt mine operations will not be tolerated. Photo: Supplied
Two illegal miners have been killed at the Pogera Mine following following a clash with security forces.
In a statement released on Sunday night, Papua New Guinea Police Commissioner David Manning said a group of illegal miners attempted to breach restricted areas of the mine and fired on security personal.
"During the attempted incursion into the restricted area of the Porgera facility, armed illegal miners discharged firearms at security personnel," Manning said.
"Security forces responded as expected, in defence of critical infrastructure and personnel.
"Two illegal miners were shot and killed during the incident."
Tensions remain high. Photo: Supplied
Commissioner Manning said any attempt to disrupt mine operations will not be tolerated.
Tensions remain high.
The PNG government owns a majority stake in the recently reopened Porgera mine.
Meanwhile, in January, Prime Minister James Marape promised that a community benefit sharing agreement with Porgera landowners will be in place by the end of this month.
He told Porgera landowners that "the big work will be happening in the first six months of 2025."
