Power projects in Papua New Guinea are notorious for taking a long time to get up and running, Independent Power Producers of Papua New Guinea Industry Group Chairman David Burbidge tells Business Advantage PNG. But the group may have a solution.
Innovative solution to delays in Papua New Guinea’s power projects
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Kingston seeks to reboot gold mining on Papua New Guinea’s Misima Island
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18 Mar 2019 by 3 Comments
Drilling new targets and locating starter pits are the key focus for junior miner Kingston Resources, as it seeks to revive gold mining on Papua New Guinea’s Misima Island. Managing Director Andrew Corbett reveals the company’s plans to Business Advantage PNG.
Air Niugini Cargo offering half price discount on freight exports
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27 Nov 2018 by 3 Comments
What’s behind Air Niugini Cargo Limited’s recently implemented 50 per cent discount on a range of freight exports? ANCL’s General Manager, Gus Kraus, explains the thinking behind the move to Business Advantage PNG.
Coffee Industry Corporation proposes new 10-year plan to arrest industry decline
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30 Oct 2018 by 5 Comments
Papua New Guinea’s Coffee Industry Corporation is working on a new 10-year strategy. Steven Tumae, General Manager of Industry and Operations at the CIC tells Business Advantage PNG that the new strategy is necessary to address problems in what is a deteriorating industry sector.
Seven management tips for operating a construction business in Papua New Guinea
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9 Oct 2018 by Leave a Comment
Managing Director of manufacturing and construction company Rhodes, Emanuel Papas, tells Business Advantage PNG that operating a business in Papua New Guinea requires a distinct set of managerial skills. He lists seven things his business has done to ensure success.
Biomass power plant seeking final investment decision
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21 Aug 2018 by Leave a Comment
PNG Biomass will reach a final investment decision in the fourth quarter of 2018 for its proposed power plant located in the Markham Valley, Project Director Michael Henson tells Business Advantage PNG.
Women entrepreneurs say ICT infrastructure and expertise delivering economic benefits
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10 Jul 2018 by 1 Comment
As Papua New Guinea moves into an era driven by technology, both business and the role of women in business are being transformed, Mollina Kapal tells Business Advantage PNG.
Lae timber processing facility to fill a niche says ACIAR manager
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8 May 2018 by 4 Comments
A proposed timber processing facility near Lae is positioned to fill a niche and play an important role in the forestry industry’s future, according to Tony Bartlett, forestry research program manager at the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR).
Papua New Guinea’s vanilla sector success relies on education and regulation
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11 Apr 2018 by 10 Comments
PNG was the second-largest global grower of vanilla last year, producing about 250 metric tonnes, but leading processor and exporter, Paradise Spices, is calling for regulation of the sector to resolve supply and quality issues. Karina Makori, the company’s General Manager tells Business Advantage PNG inflated prices have halted production of vanilla products for the past nine months.
Kingston Resources MD says company is looking to extend Misima and develop new sites
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20 Mar 2018 by 2 Comments
Work at the Misima gold project has commenced, with Kingston Resources planning to extend the current resource and develop new mining areas. Kingston Resources Managing Director, Andrew Corbett, tells Business Advantage PNG he expects drilling programs to commence in April.
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