Compensation Claim for Landslide

Relatives of 10 people killed in a landslide at remote Barrick Gold Corporation's Kainantu mine camp in PNG want one million kina ($A500,000) in compensation from the mining company.

Barrick Gold is the world's biggest gold miner, with its headquarters in Canada and operations on five continents. PNG authorities are investigating the cause of the landslide, which covered about one square kilometre in the isolated mountainous region where Barrick was exploring for gold.

Kainantu Landslide

A landslide 2 kilometres away from Barrick Gold Corp's Kainantu mine has killed at least 10 people. Three people have been pulled alive from the mud unleashed by heavy rains. The slide also destroyed miners' accommodation at an exploration camp. It is feared that others are still buried alive under the debris. An Australian team has flown in to help lead the search for survivors.


Kainantu is in the Eastern Highlands province of the country.

Kainantu Landslide

A landslide 2 kilometres away from Barrick Gold Corp's Kainantu mine has killed at least 10 people. Three people have been pulled alive from the mud unleashed by heavy rains. The slide also destroyed miners' accommodation at an exploration camp. It is feared that others are still buried alive under the debris. An Australian team has flown in to help lead the search for survivors.

Kainantu is in the Eastern Highlands province of Papua New Guinea.