Metallurgical of China : Papua New Guinea watchdog confirms MCC Ramu nickel mine closed

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Papua New Guinea has closed Metallurgical Corporation of China's Ramu nickel operations, the head of the Mineral Resources Authority said on Thursday.

Ramu Nickel has been shut down "for not adhering to remedial measures issued 6 weeks ago," Jerry Garry told Reuters.

Media reported the closure was a temporary measure.

(Reporting by Melanie Burton; Editing by Clarence Fernandez)