The mining industry is equally important for MRDC particularly in bigger mines where the Government, under the Mining Act can acquire participating interest up to 5% in projects that promise to bring in greater benefits. The Government’s participation paves the way for land owners to participate by way of buying shares or equity.

MRDC participates in three mines in the country, Porgera, Ok Tedi and Ramu Nickel. While MRDC has active participating interest in Porgera and Ramu Nickel, Ok Tedi arrangement is different in that MRDC does not play an active role.