Papua New Guinea’s government has moved to effectively take over the Porgera gold mine in Enga Province by issuing a Special Mining Lease to state-owned mining company, Kumul Minerals Holdings. Legal challenges look likely.
Development aid in Papua New Guinea
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24 Aug 2020 by Leave a Comment
An overview of development aid in Papua New Guinea, including the country’s main aid donors and types of aid.
Real estate in Papua New Guinea: a sector profile
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24 Aug 2020 by Leave a Comment
A profile of the real estate sector in Papua New Guinea, including relevant regulations, the residential and commercial market and key trends.
In brief: Papua New Guinea and Japan strengthen ties and other business stories
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24 Aug 2020 by Leave a Comment
Papua New Guinea and Japan sign a Statement of Intent, PNG launches a National Energy Policy and potential changes to the way Kumul Petroleum Holdings and Kumul Mineral Holdings operate. The business news you need to kickstart your week.
Mining lease granted for Mayur Resources’ Papua New Guinea cement and lime project
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19 Aug 2020 by 2 Comments
In a development that will give heart to the country’s mining sector, Papua New Guinea’s government has granted a 20-year mining lease to Mayur Resources’ US$350 million (K1.125 billion) Central Cement and Lime Project in Papua New Guinea’s Central Province.
People moves: Connected PNG, Deloitte Papua New Guinea
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19 Aug 2020 by Leave a Comment
Connected PNG gets a new Technical Solution Specialist and a Sales Support Administrator and Deloitte Papua New Guinea announces a Director.
In brief: Huawei’s data centre in Papua New Guinea exposed and other business stories
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17 Aug 2020 by Leave a Comment
A report on Huawei’s data centre in Papua New Guinea shows it has security vulnerabilities, the Frieda River project gets a no from the East Sepik Provincial Assembly and new internet prices expected this year. The business news you need to kickstart your week.
Landowner companies in Papua New Guinea
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13 Aug 2020 by Leave a Comment
An overview of landowner companies in Papua New Guinea and the role they play in PNG’s economy.
State-owned enterprises in Papua New Guinea
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12 Aug 2020 by 2 Comments
An overview of Papua New Guinea’s state-owned or ‘Kumul’ enterprises and investment companies, including its national oil and mining companies, utilities, national airline and telecommunications company.
People moves: PNG Power, Commonwealth Secretariat Arbitral Tribunal, Pacific Legal Network
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12 Aug 2020 by Leave a Comment
PNG Power welcomes a new Managing Director, the Commonwealth Secretariat Arbitral Tribunal announces a new member and Pacific Legal Network expands in Papua New Guinea.
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