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Investment in Joint Operations | 12 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2019
Interest in Other Entities [Abstract] |
Investment in Joint Operations | INVESTMENT IN JOINT OPERATIONS The group has a 50% interest in certain mining and exploration assets located in the Morobe province, PNG. Newcrest owns the remaining 50% interest in these assets. The asset in the joint arrangement is the Wafi-Golpu project. The joint arrangement is accounted for as a joint operation.

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