Developing alluvial mining in Papua New Guinea can greatly boost the rural economies, according to Immaculate Javia, founder of Sustainable Alluvial Mining Services.
Papua New Guinea’s service sector on the cusp of ‘enormous opportunities’ [video]
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20 Nov 2019 by Leave a Comment
One of the sectors to receive a boost from improved internet connectivity in Papua New Guinea will be its business services sector, according to a panel of experts speaking at the recent Business Advantage PNG Investment Conference. David James examines some of the likely opportunities.
K92 Mining’s CEO on the proposed changes to the Mining Act
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20 Nov 2019 by Leave a Comment
The changes to the Mining Act being considered by the Marape government could benefit the industry, according to John Lewins, Chief Executive Officer of K92 Mining Inc. In this exclusive interview with Business Advantage PNG he explains why.
Papua New Guinea loses 12 places in World Bank’s doing business 2020 rankings
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18 Nov 2019 by Leave a Comment
Papua New Guinea slipped 12 places in the World Bank’s ranking of ease of doing business, but are there any positive signs? David James analyses the report.
What the Coral Sea Cable will really mean for Papua New Guinea
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15 Nov 2019 by 1 Comment
The Coral Sea Cable from Sydney to Port Moresby, which will greatly increase internet speeds in Papua New Guinea, will be ready for commercial use in 2020. But according to a panel at the Innovation PNG 2019 conference, it will raise as many questions as answers.
One country, two economies: Papua New Guinea’s economic paradox
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6 Nov 2019 by 1 Comment
Is Papua New Guinea better understood as two economies rather than one? Two economists examine the complexity of the country’s position.
The future of the mining industry
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4 Nov 2019 by 1 Comment
The global capital markets are concentrating on quality mining assets preferably close to production, according to a panel of experts at the International Mining and Resources Conference in Melbourne. They said that ‘frontier’ countries should be looking widely for capital, particularly in Asia. David James reports.
Brian Kelly on how to develop a world-class business in Papua New Guinea
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30 Oct 2019 by 1 Comment
Creating a world-class business in Papua New Guinea requires tenacity and creativity to overcome obstacles, according to Brian Kelly, founder and former CEO of security company Black Swan International. He describes how he developed his strategies as the business grew.
Oil, LNG and metals prices have all been strong: a monthly review of Papua New Guinea’s commodity and financial markets
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30 Oct 2019 by Leave a Comment
Oil and gas have performed strongly, and there is also an upward trend in metals prices. Business Advantage PNG’s monthly review of Papua New Guinea commodity and financial markets.
Newcrest Mining still waiting to resume discussions over ‘premier’ Wafi-Golpu project, says senior executive
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30 Oct 2019 by Leave a Comment
Newcrest Mining Ltd is still waiting to resume discussions with the Papua New Guinea government to grant a Special Mining Lease to start developing the Wafi-Golpu gold-copper project. The enforced delay has given the company license to focus on its other projects, reports David James.
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