In a social media post, Prime Minister
He adds in a side message to "PNGeans" that the world won't end if Pogera closes.
On Friday,
Barrick, which is the operator, and
In an announcement posted on its website Tuesday, Zijin warns that if a new agreement isn't reached, prolonged production suspension of the mine will cause losses for all stakeholders.
"My letter will ask Barrick to continue operating the mine when we go through this phase, but if you sabotage or close the mine, you leave me no choice but to invoke orders to take over the mine," said Marape in his Facebook post.
"Don't fight me (I am in my country and I lose nothing), work with me for your ease of business during this transition and exit phase (you never know, negotiations may buy you extra mine operation time)."
Barrick did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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