Our Journey - Harmony Papua New Guinea

A journey of commitment, growth, and shared progress in Papua New Guinea.

Our story in Papua New Guinea began more than two decades ago – with a vision of responsible mining, meaningful partnerships, and lasting impact.

What started as an investment in the rich mineral potential of the Morobe Province has grown into something much deeper: a long-standing relationship with the people, communities, and landscapes of PNG.

Key milestones on our journey:

2003: Harmony Gold enters PNG, investing in exploration and early-stage project development
2009: The Hidden Valley mine begins operations – creating jobs, generating revenue, and establishing Harmony’s operational footprint in PNG
2010s: Harmony strengthens its partnerships with local landowners, government, and business through a strong focus on community development, skills training, and local procurement
2016: Harmony becomes the operator of the Hidden Valley mine, reaffirming its long-term commitment to the country
Ongoing: Harmony, in joint venture with Newcrest (now Newmont), progresses the Wafi-Golpu Project – one of the most significant undeveloped gold-copper deposits in the world, with the potential to create transformational value for PNG
2023–2024: Celebrating 20 years in PNG – marking two decades of shared value, resilience, and a future-focused partnership

Throughout this journey, we have never wavered in our commitment to do more than mine. We have walked alongside our partners through every high and low – always striving to leave a positive legacy. As we look ahead, we carry forward the lessons, relationships, and responsibilities we have gained on this road – and we remain deeply committed to PNG’s progress and prosperity.