PNG: World Bank project to build mining skills

Updated October 29, 2007 16:50:01

Papua New Guinea is one of the most resource rich countries in the world. But because of the international commodities boom, it is suffering from a shortage of skilled workers like geologists, gold refiners and mining environmentalists. The World Bank has announced plans to support Papua New Guinea's mining industry by helping to develop these skills in a project worth more than 16 million US dollars over the next five years.

Presenter: Firmin Nanol
Speakers: Graeme Hancock, World Bank; Dr Puka Temu, P-N-G Mining Minister