OTML extends 5-year contact with local catering services company

Ok Tedi Mining Limited [OTML] has announced the extension of its contract with landowner company Fubilan Catering Services [FCS] for an additional five years, valued at US$116 million [K420 million].

This extension will allow FCS to continue provide catering services to the mine operations and FIFO camp in Tabubil.

Under the renewed contract FCS will continue to provide OTML and its Business Partners workforce with meals at the mess facility in Tabubil, and to operational areas at the Mine, Mill, and Ok Menga Hydro Power Station.

OTML Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Kedi Ilimbit commended the quality catering service provided to the mine over the years.

"We are thrilled to extend our partnership with FCS.

“Under the new agreement, FCS is expected to deliver quality daily meals, which includes special dietary accommodations and healthy meal options, which are vital for the well-being of our workforce and the overall success of our operations,” Ilimbit said.

FCS also provides catering services to the University of Papua New Guinea [UPNG] under an agreement for the 2023–2025 academic years.

FCS is a subsidiary of Mineral Resources Star Mountain [MRSM] and began providing its catering services to OTML since1999.

The company has performed exceptionally well over the years and has been recognized through several awards. These include Outstanding Landowner Company Shared Value Performance 2024 Award at the University of Papua New Guinea during the PNG Resources Week.

The company also received Outstanding Health Safety initiative award at the PNG Chamber of Resource & Energy [PNG CORE] Investment Conference and Exhibition in Sydney, Australia, 2023 and others.