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Sir Melchior has over thirty years of experience in the minerals sector. He served on the Bougainville Copper Board as an alternate member (1978-1981) and as a full Board Member between 1990 and 1993. Prior to that he was the head of corporate affairs at Placer Dome Niugini Limited. Since 2006 he has served as PNG Country Manager with Nautilus Minerals Inc. Sir Melchior serves on Boards both in PNG and overseas, including the Boards of Credit Corporation (PNG) Ltd, Panamex Holdings (Singapore) Pte Ltd and Heritage Park Hotel in Honiara, Loloata Island Resort. He previously served on the Boards of several PNG companies, including Westpac Bank PNG Limited, NASFUND and Oil Search. He is also a member of Risk Committee.

Mr Rutana is a Bougainvillean businessman and entrepreneur from North Nasioi, Kieta. He is committed to Bougainville's economic development particularly in sustainable agriculture and has operated several local businesses. Mr Rutana is considered a developer in cocoa farming and exporting in PNG and Bougainville. He was involved in the establishment of the PNG Cocoa Board and served as founding chairman, as well as the establishment of the PNG Cocoa and Coconut Research Institute, where he served as chairman for ten years.

Mr Nanei commenced his career in private practice before his appointment as Secretary and Principal Legal Adviser for the Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) Department of Justice and Legal Services in 2010. Mr Nanei was involved in the development of the Bougainville Mining Act 2015. He has also advised the government on autonomy arrangements and preparations and is a current member of the ABG and PNG national government Joint Supervisory Body technical team, the Bougainville Referendum Committee and the Bougainville Mining Advisory Council. He is also a member of Risk Committee.

Ms Hasola is a women's leader employed by the Internal Revenue Commission of Papua New Guinea having served in senior positions, including company assessor, manager of tax audit director of policy and advice. Ms Hasola has links with the landowners from the lower tailings area of the Panguna mine. She is is also a member of Risk Committee.

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