Medical supplies delivered to Misima District Hospital
NBC reports a delivery of essential medicines during September’s Independence celebrations.
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The path to reopening.
Feasibility, early works and permitting. Ok Tedi’s published production target is towards 2030.
AIRPORTReconnecting by air.
Runway and safety upgrades were targeted for the end of 2026. Check current flight availability.
HOSPITALCare close to home.
September medicine deliveries and announced upgrade plans, reported separately.
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Mine planning: landowners, government and developer meet
Ok Tedi’s September update describes feasibility, assessments, early works and consultation.
Ok Tedi Mining LimitedRead the story
Aerodrome agreement sets out the next steps for air access
Misima Minerals and the provincial government agreed an operating framework and runway upgrades.
Ok Tedi Mining LimitedRead the storyHospital upgrade included in early infrastructure plans
Ok Tedi identifies support for Misima District Hospital among its redevelopment initiatives.
Ok Tedi Mining LimitedRead the story
A yachtie’s update from Misima: Grail Dancer
A visiting crew’s short video, titled with the visit date 5 May 2026.
Grail Dancer · creator videoRead & watch
NBC reports K2.6 million runway maintenance contract
A local contractor was awarded runway works intended to support aerodrome certification.
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The road towards reopening: what the five-year plan says
Ok Tedi’s published plan targets production towards 2030, subject to development and approvals.
Ok Tedi Mining Limited; EMTV archiveRead & watch
Arriving by sea: a voyage to Misima and a morning at the wharf
A first-person travel account, with the creator’s voyage and harbour videos embedded.
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