In brief: Barrick’s boss visits Papua New Guinea to talk about Porgera and other business stories

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Barrick says ‘all we need is for a shareholders agreement’ to restart Porgera, Air Niugini outperforms Australian airlines, and Harmony Gold indicates Wafi-Golpu’s negotiations continue to progress. The business news you need.

People moves: Credit Corp, Harmony Gold, Nambawan Super

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Deputy Chair leaves Harmony Gold, a new director at Credit Corp and resignation at Nambawan Super.

In brief: Papua New Guinea’s Central Bank increases Kina Facility Rate and other business stories

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The Bank of Papua New Guinea has increased the Kina Facility Rate, Prime Minister Marape welcomes Telstra, and Phase II of the Central Banking Act gets green lighted. The business news you need today.

People moves: City Pharmacy Limited, PwC Papua New Guinea, Vodafone

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Two executives join the City Pharmacy Limited Board, new Strategy and Transformation Senior Manager at PwC Papua New Guinea, and Vodafone PNG appoints Government Affairs Manager.

Papua New Guinea’s economy set for medium term growth: IMF

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Papua New Guinea’s economy has weathered the COVID pandemic well, according to the International Monetary Fund’s latest Article IV assessment, completed last week. While the assessment paints an improved picture over the medium term, it flags some key reforms that PNG’s government still needs to address. 

‘Shovel-ready’: Mayur Resources’ three projects in Papua New Guinea ready for finance

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Mayur Resources’ first three mineral projects in Papua New Guinea are now ‘shovel-ready’ and ready for financing, according to a letter to investors issued by Managing Director Paul Mulder this week. Mayur’s low share price remains an issue, however.

Supply chain causing major stress for Papua New Guinea’s businesses

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Global supply chain issues are having a major impact on many businesses in Papua New Guinea. Business leaders tell Business Advantage PNG that delivery delays and higher costs are causing some projects to be slowed or even postponed in key sectors. There are signs, however, that the global situation is improving.

In brief: Papua New Guinea’s Misima project goes for gold and other business stories

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Kingston Resources announces strategic review of Misima gold project, Digicel takes PNG Government to court as Telstra takes control, and direct flights to Fiji and Solomons return. The business news you need today.

People moves: MiBank, Coppermoly

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MiBank announces new Chairperson, new CFO at Coppermoly.

People moves: International Finance Corporation, Steamships, Credit Corporation (PNG), FX Business Centre

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The International Finance Corporation (IFC) announces new Country Manager for the region, Steamships welcomes Corporate Affairs Head, Credit Corporation (PNG) appoints new board member and a new General Manager joins FX Business Centre.