Ok Tedi Mining Limited (OTML) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Ruth Waram to the position of Manager Media & Public Relations, reporting to the General Manager People & Culture. OTML stated that Ms. Waram commenced work with Ok Tedi this week and is based at its Port Moresby Office. “For the next three months, Ms. Waram will initially focus on supporting the PNG Chamber of Resources and Energy Team to deliver on the Chamber’s PNG’s 50th Independence Anniversary Grand Exhibition. She brings to OTML over three decades of experience in journalism, corporate communications, media relations, and stakeholder engagement and most recently serving as Manager Communications & External Affairs with Newmont Corporation at their Lihir Operations. Her extensive background includes key senior roles with Oil Search Limited, where she led communications during major national events such as the 2018 APEC Leaders’ Summit, the 2018 Earthquake Relief effort in Southern Highlands, and the Rugby League World Cup,” OTML said. OTML added that she began her career as a journalist with Times Newspaper and Post Courier, later progressing into leadership positions in the media and public relations field. “Ruth’s strength in strategic communications, event management, and public image development has earned her national recognition, including multiple journalism awards and roles in high-level industry forums. Ms. Waram also brings her passion for community service, including voluntary leadership roles experiences with the Business and Professional Women’s Club of Port Moresby and the PNG Orchids Women’s Rugby League Team. We are pleased to have Ms. Waram join Ok Tedi, and we are looking forward to her contributions to this great company," said Kevin Russell, General Manager People and Culture at OTML. “I am excited at this opportunity to join Ok Tedi Mining Limited, a very successful Papua New Guinea company, that is thriving in the mining sector, and I look forward to working with the team,’’ Ms. Waram said. Ends///… TOP NEWS