‘We Need Expats’
More expatriates are expected to join the ranks at Fiji’s oldest and only operating gold producer, as the company battles to maintain status quo in the midst of major brain drain concerns.
Saturday 21 January 2023 | 12:20
Minister for Mineral Resources, Filimoni Vosarogo, met with staff and management of Vatukoula Gold Mines Limited during his ministerial tour of the West.
More expatriates are expected to join the ranks at Fiji’s oldest and only operating gold producer, as the company battles to maintain status quo in the midst of major brain drain concerns.
And the Government is expected to find ways of supporting Vatukoula Gold Mines Limited’s continued operations.
With over 80 years of mining, the mines’ workforce is an estimated 1300. The livelihoods of thousands more remain heavily dependent on its continuity.
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The concerns of the mines were recently relayed to Minister for Mineral Resources, Filimoni Vosarogo, during his initial site visit earlier this month.
“VGML has been facing many challenges, and needs the support of the Government,” Mr Ian said.
“We have lost many highly qualified engineers and accountants to Australia and New Zealand.”
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