Raibus Engineering Ltd (REL), a landowner company within the Ramu Nickel Mine, this week signed a landmark agreement with MCC to raise wages for its Madang-based workforce.  

The agreement provides a K1.50 per hour increase to employee wages, aligning with Papua New Guinea’s new minimum wage requirements. Importantly, this increment will not only apply to workers currently earning K3.50 per hour, but also to those whose wages are already above the minimum threshold.  

REL’s General Manager Brodney Seip expressed gratitude to MCC management for recognizing the challenges faced by local workers. He assured that the K1.50 per hour adjustment will be extended to all REL employees, reinforcing fairness and consistency across the workforce.  

“This increase reflects our commitment to all workers, not just those at the minimum wage level. By applying the increment across the board, we are ensuring equity and acknowledging the contributions of every REL employee,” the General Manager said.  

REL General Manager Mr. Seip clarified that the agreement currently applies only to the Madang base. Workers at Basamuk are yet to reach an agreement on the new rates and will continue on their existing pay scale in the meantime.  

This development is seen as a significant step in strengthening worker welfare and reinforcing the partnership between landowner companies and MCC.