Dec 11 (Reuters) - Newcrest Mining Ltd (NCM) :
- WAFI-GOLPU JOINT VENTURE SIGNS MOU WITH PAPUA NEW GUINEA
- MOU IS AN AFFIRMATION OF PARTIES' INTENT TO PROCEED WITH WAFI-GOLPU PROJECT
- CO AND HARMONY GOLD MINING SIGNED MOU WITH INDEPENDENT STATE OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA
- AS A RESULT OF ENTERING MOU, WAFI-GOLPU JV IS COMPLETING APPROVAL PROCESSES TO COMMENCE A DRILLING AND CONSTRUCTION WORK PROGRAM
- MOU ALSO RE-AFFIRMS INTENTION OF PARTIES TO COMPLETE PERMITTING PROCESS AND ACHIEVE GRANT OF A SPECIAL MINING LEASE BY 30 JUNE 2019
