A lobby group that was initially opposed to the Namosi Joint Venture and plans to mine copper in Namosi, is getting a helping hand from the company.

NJV will help set up of an office that will help the Tikina Namosi Landowners Committee better perform its duties and functions.

The lobby group after negotiations, decided to partner with the mining company to address the needs and concerns of landowners.

Under the ‘Cost Support Deed‟ NJV will pay for an office space and equip the office with a computer, telephone, photocopier machine and furniture, as well as pay for electricity, phone, fax and internet charges.

NJV will also pay for a secretary and driver.

The company will further assist the Government meet the cost of a 4WD vehicle that will be solely used by TNLC to perform its official functions.

NJV Country Manager, Greg Morris says the agreement is a further development in the growing partnership and will enable the Committee to be more effective.