Lloyds Metals & Energy Limited Marks Historic Launch of Drilling Operations at Panguna

Panguna, Bougainville – 27 May 2026 – Lloyds Metals & Energy Limited (LMEL) today joined the Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG), customary landowners, and community leaders at the Panguna mining pit area for a historic ceremony led by President Ismael Toroama, recognizing the cultural custodianship of the Panguna land and formally launching the first phase of drilling activities under the ELO1 license area. The ceremony underscored the importance of culture, unity, and responsible development as President Toroama paid traditional recognition to the five major customary landowning clans of the Panguna mining area — Barapang, Basikang, Bakoringku, Manta’a, and Kurabang. The recognition highlighted the central role of landowners in shaping the future development of Panguna and Bougainville. To access this post, you must purchase Web , Web – One-Day , Web – 14-Day , Web – One-Month , Web – Three-Month , Web – Six-Month , Web – Annual , Web & eBook , Web & eBook – One-Day , Web & eBook – 14-Day , Web & eBook – One-Month , Web & eBook – Three-Month , Web & eBook – Six-Month or Web & eBook – Annual . The post Lloyds Metals & Energy Limited Marks Historic Launch of Drilling Operations at Panguna appeared first on Post Courier .

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