In brief: COVID-19 second wave will impact Papua New Guinea’s recovery and other business stories

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BSP CEO says second COVID wave will impact PNG’s economic recovery, disappointing formal employment figures and Facebook acts on vaccine misinformation. Your business news in brief.

Barrick Gold and Papua New Guinea Government strike new deal over Porgera

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The Porgera gold mine in Enga Prince looks set to reopen later this year after the Papua New Guinea Government and mine operator Barrick Gold reached a ‘binding framework agreement’ to share future benefits from the mine and boost local ownership. 

People moves: Ok Tedi Mining Ltd

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Ok Tedi Mining Ltd (OTML) announces changes to its management team.

In brief: Prime Minister says deal for Porgera’s reopening imminent and other business stories

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Prime Minister Marape says government is ‘poised to sign’ a deal to reopen the Porgera mine, World Bank to help PNG Power and OK Tedi Mining resumes operations.

Oil Search’s MD talks about the next wave of gas projects in Papua New Guinea

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Oil Search is a key partner in the next wave of gas projects in Papua New Guinea but has faced a tough year. Business Advantage PNG speaks with Managing Director Dr Keiran Wulff on the company’s future in PNG and the rich potential of its gas reserves.

In brief: Third mobile carrier getting ready to roll by year-end and other business stories

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Communications Minister confident in a new telco by year-end, the ICCC initiates review of Kina’s takeover of Westpac, and Ok Tedi Mining pledges K10 million in COVID-19 relief. Your business news in brief.

Motor industry undergoing ‘once-in-century transformation’, says Ela Motors CEO

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Toyota Tsusho (PNG) Ltd, better known as Ela Motors, is Papua New Guinea’s largest vehicle retailer, with a market share of around fifty percent. Its CEO, Mitsuyoshi Okutsu, discusses the impact of COVID-19, new investment plans and how technology is transforming the motor industry.

In brief: Chamber of Mines and Petroleum pledges to help Papua New Guinea with COVID-19 efforts and other business stories

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The PNG Chamber of Mines and Petroleum pledges to join help with COVID-19 efforts, news on the Simberi gold mine revised MOA and a new report highlights strategies to help the coffee industry. Your business news in brief.

Ramu 2 hydro will be a gamechanger for Papua New Guinea, says PNG Power MD

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PNG Power’s Managing Director Flagon Bekker has outlined the state-owned utility’s plans to improve the stability and reliability of power supply in Papua New Guinea during a special Business Advantage PNG briefing. He elaborated on what will be the largest ever investment in PNG infrastructure – the nation-building Ramu 2 hydropower project.

In brief: Negotiations with Twinza Oil still ongoing and other business stories

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Negotiations for Twinza Oil’s Pasca A still ongoing, ANZ continues to waive fees for online transaction to 10 Pacific countries and Bank South Pacific implements a ‘no mask, no entry’ policy. The news in brief.