Business Advantage PNG

Kainantu gold mine continues expansion

K92 Mining is pushing on relentlessly with the growth of its Kainantu mine in Eastern Highlands. CEO John Lewins provides a progress report and shares the secrets to the operator’s success.

Women aiming high in Papua New Guinea’s mining sector

Women are playing an increasingly important role in PNG’s mining sector, and a new committee launched in 2025 is aiming to increase their representation further. Business Advantage PNG speaks with two of the leading female pioneers in the industry.

The Canadian junior searching for Papua New Guinea’s next big discovery

The oversubscription of a recent capital raising by exploration firm Great Pacific Gold shows investors are bullish on Papua New Guinea’s mining sector. Its Chief Executive Greg McCunn shares the next steps with Business Advantage PNG.

Swire Shipping readies for long-term growth in Papua New Guinea

Despite global headwinds, Swire Shipping CEO Jeremy Sutton says its investments in ships and people have put the regional shipping powerhouse in a strong position to capitalise on long-term growth in PNG’s economy.

Businesses gear up for Papua New Guinea’s long-awaited resources projects

While the timing of a final investment decision on Papua LNG remains uncertain, Papua New Guinean businesses are busy preparing for an announcement. Business Advantage PNG reports.

Papua New Guinea’s 2026 National Budget: what’s in it for business?

By Nadav Shemer Shlezinger

PNG’s 2026 National Budget, delivered last week, outlines record government spending, while keeping PNG on track to achieve a budget surplus by 2027. It also shifts the narrative “towards opportunity”, as one expert notes, with investments in key development priorities. Business Advantage PNG takes a closer look.

Restructured Papua New Guinea Investment Week opens in Sydney next week

By Nadav Shemer Shlezinger

Papua New Guinea Investment week, an initiative of the PNG Chamber of Resources and Energy (PNG CORE), will take place from 8 to 11 December at the International Convention and Exhibition Centre, Sydney. Here’s our preview of what to expect.

National Banking Corporation looking to build a national footprint, says CEO

By Business Advantage PNG

PNG’s National Banking Corporation received its commercial banking licence at the end of 2024. In this exclusive interview with Business Advantage PNG, CEO Paul Thornton outlines its plans to build its capital base and grow in an increasingly competitive banking market.

Westpac’s PNG CEO on the many ‘exciting’ opportunities in the country

By Business Advantage PNG

Andrew Cairns became the new chief executive of Westpac PNG in April this year. In this exclusive interview with Business Advantage PNG, he speaks about the bank’s renewed commitment to Papua New Guinea and where he sees growth opportunities across its economy.