TKI Group

TKI GROUP

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MINING An inside look into TKI Group and its operations within the Western Province in Papua New Guinea Writer: Sean Galea-Pace Project Manager: Donovan Smith

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or decades, TKI Group has worked closely with Ok Tedi on its extensive mining operation in Papua New Guinea.

Today, and regarded as a major player within the Western Province, TKI provides an expert portfolio of engineering, construction, security, labour hire and recruitment services to corporate clients within PNG. The company’s vision is to become a PNG leader in the provision of complementary services to the resources and energy sectors and beyond.

At the heart of TKI’s success is the company’s proven ability to integrate with the way clients work. The organisation is proud of its capability to meet the thorough compliance requirements required by the resources and energy sectors. Alongside this, the company’s constant safety focus is driven by its innovative approach.

Founded in 1989, in order to respond to labour hire needs from Ok Tedi Mining Limited (OTML), the firm has expanded to incorporate security services, then construction and engineering services followed. During the last decade, TKI has successfully completed various projects in Tabubil, Kiunga and in the rural areas surrounding these centres.

TKI’s diverse local and international management team leads its large base of skilled employees. The company’s people are supported with ongoing training and quality resources to foster a positive and professional working culture. TKI is a streamlined business underpinned by an advanced management system, which enables TKI to respond effectively and efficiently to clients’ needs quickly and personally.

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MAJOR PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN • Major upgrade of the Kiunga Hospital • Construction of four threebedroom houses for the Tabubil Community School under the OTML Tax Credit Scheme • Renovation of various government houses in Kiunga • Numerous security fencing projects (including Tabubil Airport and Hospital Fencing) • Drainage works for the OTML agriculture department • Super Value Store Tabubil mezzanine office floor project • Civil and drainage works along the Ok Ma Road in Tabubil • Construction of Workshop Shed OTML Tunnel Project • Construction of 38 houses in Kiunga under the OTML Tax Credit Scheme • Construction of 18 houses for the National Housing Corporation at Gerehu

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During the middle of 2006, TKI began recruiting Managers, Supervisors, Qualified Tradesmen, Administration and Support Staff with a plan to complete a professional package to suit the needs of prospective clients. With this rise in qualified personnel, TKI has since been able to maintain a high standard of training in the latest industry developments and prides itself on recommending appropriate solutions to the specific needs of the customer.

Today, the company can now provide solutions such as designing and constructing packages for residential housing, as well as the fabrication and construction of light steel frame buildings. This is all done to current standard practices including Building Board approvals. Occupation Health and Safety is vital while undertaking all projects. TKI Management and its employees are highly trained to be aware of identifying hazards and risks, analysing these and implementing safe, workable procedures is part of its Safety Policy Management Plan.

TKI MANPOWER TKI offers professional expatriate and national recruitment services to fill any permanent or temporary employment requirements aligned

with international standards. The organisation appreciates the importance of a customised service.

This begins with understanding specific requirements to ensure that the recruitment strategy is right for its clients.

Services include: • Permanent and temporary recruitment for expatriate and national roles • Specialist support managing ‘Fly In and Fly Out’ staff • Labour Hire • Work Permits • Visas • Passport Applications • Payroll and Travel Services • HR Management

CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE TKI strives to form close working partnerships with its clients to ensure projects are completed smoothly, quickly, and to budget while being tailored to a flexible working approach. The company employs skilled supervisors and tradespeople, modern equipment and a professional project management system to successfully deliver projects in varying degrees of scale and complexity.

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eduru Moni Limited celebrated its 22nd anniversary and is quickly earning the reputation as one of the most exciting financial services firms on the rise in Papua New Guinea. The company was incorporated and commenced trading in 1998 as a financial intermediary under the trading name Kina Plus and started operations by providing small personal loans for employees of both the public and private sector.

In February 2006, the Bank of Papua New Guinea granted Heduru Moni Ltd a license as a Financial Institution under the Banks and Financial Institutions Act. Attaining the license allowed the company to raise deposits and expand its lending portfolio. In 2006, the company’s trading name was changed to what it is now known today, “MoniPlus”.

Our company is a fully-fledged financial institution and is “The leading lender in unsecured personal loans in the country in its category”. The current leadership position is achieved and maintained due to our exceptional friendly service quality, turnaround time, promptness, flexibility, affordability of loans offered with innovative products to suit every Papua New Guinean’s financial need. It is operating from PORT MORESBY (HO) at present with nationwide presence having branches at POM, Mt HAGEN, ALOTAU, LAE & KOKOPO. “MoniPlus” also provides SME Financing, Asset and Equipment Finance, Loan Against Properties, Financier Guarantee, FX Remittance services (known as Moni Plus FX) and offers highly competitive rates for Term Deposits. In 2012 the company created a state-of-the-art online, Foreign Exchange delivery service and had its license approved as a Foreign Exchange dealer in May 2012.

With respect to its lending division, the company reported in its 2019 key disclosure statement total loans and advances of K284 million. The year 2020 saw steady and promising growth particularly in terms of Education Loans, Asset and Equipment Finance portfolios, which is expected to continue as more opportunities within the economy, in all sectors are unlocked.

“MoniPlus” strength lies in its ability to respond to all types of business and sectors, from corporate heavies in transport, logistics and construction right across to SME’s such as vehicle hire and public motor vehicle (PMV) operators, nationwide and through its lending portfolio, shows optimistic signs ahead for Papua New Guinea. With “MoniPlus” continued branch expansion plans over the coming years, its Apply Today! sights are on regional opportunities for unsecured Personal Loans, Education Loans and Asset Financing, with particular interest in growing its mining and petroleum lending portfolio. “MoniPlus” has made its name in the market on its fast, quick and easy service and its speed to funding for all customers.

“MoniPlus” provides the most modern, online foreign currency exchange and money transfers in Papua New Guinea. Services are available to individuals and commercial enterprises alike.

The online service is available 24 hours a day, five days a week and allows clients to complete currency transactions from home or the office, or from our branches if preferred.

Features include: • Competitive rates and low fees - check a live rate on your online dashboard any time • Exceptional service - fast, easy and secure • Seamless, intuitive interface is very user friendly

• 24 hour / five day per week availability sales@moniplus.com POM: 313 2800 pomsales@moniplus.com

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PO Box 1748, Boroko, Port Moresby, NCD, Papua New Guinea

Mt. Hagen: 541 2900 hagensales@moniplus.com

313 2900

323 3438/323 8458

Alotau: 640 2900 alotausales@moniplus.com

7373 8000

Kokopo: 987 2900 kokoposales@moniplus.com

info@moniplus.com

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TKI GROUP Engineering scope covers: • Roads highway, pavement and bridges • Irrigation and flood control • Dam reservoir and tunnelling works • Harbours and offshore engineering • Water supply treatment, distribution and sewerage systems • Railway • Airport structure and air navigation facilities

TKI SECURITY TKI Security is the largest expert security business within the Western Province. Its professional staff provides clients with peace of mind across a range of industries such as mining, energy, government and private business 24 hours a day. Its professional, dedicated and personal service plays an influential role in achieving uninterrupted business operations. In order to ensure the company’s people are equipped to deliver a high-quality level of support,

TKI places strong emphasis on training led by senior team members.

In addition, TKI Security proactively builds relationships with the communities in which its partners operate to assist in encouraging positive and peaceful security outcomes.

TECHNICAL SERVICES TKI’s team consists of experienced supervisors and tradespeople skilled in boiler making, rigging, scaffolding, crane operation and carpentry and plumbing. The department has taken on various major projects that were completed successfully and has reflected the quality of work from the highly qualified and skilled personnel employed with the company. Such works include fencing, pipeline, metal fabrication, installation, and mechanical works.

TKI owns and maintains a fleet of modern equipment including cranes, semi-trailers and prime-movers.

‘TKI SECURITY PROACTIVELY BUILDS RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH ITS PARTNERS OPERATE TO ASSIST IN ENCOURAGING POSITIVE AND PEACEFUL SECURITY OUTCOMES’

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TKI’S KEY TO SUCCESS • A passion for constructive working relationships with clients and communities.

• A focus on integrating client values and management systems.

• Drawing from decades of local knowledge and relationships.

• A balance of local and international management expertise.

• A motivated and skilled employee base, with fast access to expanded resources.

• Robust governance to maintain financial stability and enable ongoing growth.

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TKI focuses on producing quality results, achieved safely, cost-effectively and on time. TKI has successfully supported OTML and other corporate partners for over 20 years and welcomes new opportunities to expand its client base.

TKI CIVIL From earth works to road maintenance, TKI Civil performs a range of civil works projects throughout the North Fly region in order to support mining, energy, 10 | APAC Outlook issue 50

government and private sectors.

With its range of plant and equipment from excavators to bobcats, TKI is capable of delivering a range of civil works projects in the trying conditions of Western Province.

TKI has successfully completed projects for OTML ranging from drainage and foundation works to road maintenance. Its team of experienced and qualified operators continues to meet specific standards set by its client and does so in the remotest locations of the country.

TKI CONSTRUCTION Led by internationally experienced project managers, TKI offers its clients competitive and varied services, including: • Residential and commercial construction • Civil works • Joinery projects • Tree management TKI strives to establish close working partnerships with clients to ensure projects are completed

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“FROM EARTH WORKS TO ROAD MAINTENANCE, TKI CIVIL PERFORMS A RANGE OF CIVIL WORKS PROJECTS THROUGHOUT THE NORTH FLY REGION” is committed to ensuring client satisfaction and maintaining a high level of safety while delivering its services.

TKI Electrical continues to compete effectively in a competitive field which showcases its capability to deliver electrical services that exceed client expectations. smoothly, on time, on budget and to a high quality. With a flexible and tailored working approach, TKI employs skilled supervisors and tradespeople, modern equipment and a professional project management system to successfully deliver projects in varying degrees of scale and complexity.

TKI ELECTRICAL TKI Electrical supplements the needs of TKI by providing an electrical scope to all its projects. TKI Electrical

Its capabilities include: • Maintenance of white goods.

• Air conditioner and refrigerator installation.

• Meter box installation.

• Fabricate and erect HV and LV power poles.

• HV and LV overhead and underground supply cables.

• Installing standby generators including ATS. • Final testing and commissioning of installations.

TKI TRANSPORT TKI Transport provides professional transportation and logistics services across the Fly River region. Having started in 2017, TKI’s growing fleet of trucks, trailers and support vehicles shuttle cargo along the TabubilKiunga highway in support of OTML and other local businesses.

With 40-foot trailers, tankers, sidelifters and loaders, its fleet of trucks have been successfully delivering its services to the rigorous and demanding schedule of a world-class mining operation. Running a sevenday convoy between Tabubil and Kiunga for OTML, TKI Transport has also provided logistical support to Oil Search and Ok Tedi Development Fund.

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