Lihir gold mine is located on Niolam Island, the largest island in the Lihir group off the east coast of New Ireland Province.
The mine was originally a subsidiary of Rio Tinto.
From 2005 to 2010 the mine was owned and operated by Lihir Gold (which also has operations in Australia and West Africa).
In September 2010 Lihir Gold was bought by the Australian based company, Newcrest Mining.
The Lihir mine is an open pit operation which in 2009 produced 850,000 oz of gold.
Controversy
Environmental damage
Landowner disputes
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Lihir woes
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The National Online Lihirians Called to Unite
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Post Courier Online Landowners back call for MoA review
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The National Online All that glitters is not Newcrest after forecast cut
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The Herald Sun Newcrest cuts 2012 gold production forecast
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Reuters Lihir landowners call for review
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Papua New Guinea Mine Watch Lihir review proposed
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Post Courier Newcrest reveals serious problems at Lihir mine
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The Australian Newcrest unveils big profit
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The National F@#K you PNG and Fiji!
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Papua New Guinea Mine Watch 
