The mine hosts one of the largest known gold deposits in the world but, according to Chan, the people of New Ireland have not benefited from the mine since it began operations in 1997.

"Something is just not right," Chan said, according to The National.

"The audit should include the calculation of tax credit scheme at 2% of assessable income prior to 2001."

He said the province should have received 10 -20 million Kina in tax credits every year for 15 years, but "not even a toea was received".

"One of the benefits that provinces are supposed to receive is projects funded under the tax credit scheme.

"The national monitors - MRA, the mining department and the company are at fault for neglecting the people's interest.

"New Ireland's people have become victims and should be given what they were promised once the audit is done."