Location | |
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Sandaun and East Sepik Provinces | |
Country | Papua New Guinea |
Production | |
Products | Gold Copper |
The Frieda River Project is a large open cast mine and associated infrastructure in the Sandaun and East Sepik Provinces of Papua New Guinea. The mine is located along a tributary of the Sepik River. The deposit is a large copper-gold porphyry deposit.[1] The project includes a hydroelectric scheme to provide electricity.[2] and service by the Frieda River Airport. In 2010, the mine had estimated reserves of 14.3 million oz of gold.[3]