Bougainville Copper Appoints Melchior Togolo as Permanent CEO
Bougainville Copper has appointed Melchior Togolo as permanent CEO following the death of Johnny Patterson Auna in August 2025. This appointment aims to enhance leadership stability as the company seeks to restart the Panguna project in Papua New Guinea.

Bougainville Copper has officially appointed Melchior Togolo as its permanent CEO, effective immediately. Togolo has been acting CEO since August 2025, following the death of his predecessor. The company emphasizes its commitment to responsible exploration and fulfilling its obligations while navigating significant transitions in leadership and ownership.
The Panguna project, located in Papua New Guinea, previously produced three million tonnes of copper before 1989 and is central to the company’s future endeavors. The ABG's role as a mining regulator and majority shareholder will be critical in shaping the project’s redevelopment.




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