MRA - Launch of Resource Evaluation Code of Practice for alluvial mining (Sep 2024)

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The RECP was launched yesterday (Sept 25) by the Member of Parliament for Bulolo, Hon Sam Basil Junior, during the 6th Alluvial Mining Convention in Goroka, Eastern Highlands Province. The RECP was developed by the MRA through its Small Scale Mining Branch in collaboration with stakeholders. 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