Mining/petroleum

Kingston seeks to reboot gold mining on Papua New Guinea’s Misima Island

18 Mar 2019 by Sarah Byrne 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.
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The huge risks and rewards of Papua New Guinea’s Porgera gold mine

13 Mar 2019 by David James 1 Comment

The Porgera gold mine in Papua New Guinea's Enga Province is a world class gold mine but, as Executive Director for Barrick (Niugini) Ila Temu explains, it is also one of the world’s most difficult mines to operate.
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LNG and palm oil prices down, but oil up: a monthly review of Papua New Guinea’s commodity and financial markets

27 Feb 2019 by David James Leave a Comment

Oil prices have been strong, but LNG prices have weakened sharply. Oil palm and coffee prices have fallen, but cocoa prices are steady. Business Advantage PNG’s monthly overview of commodity and financial markets.
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Third Papua New Guinea Petroleum & Energy Summit to Focus on Regional Collaboration

20 Feb 2019 by Business Advantage PNG 2 Comments

Collaboration between Papua New Guinea’s Petroleum and Energy Sector will be the theme of the third CWC Papua New Guinea Petroleum and Energy Summit. The event will feature updates and discussions on expansion opportunities in the country’s energy sector.
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Ok Tedi ramping up exploration

15 Feb 2019 by David James Leave a Comment

With only 10 years of estimated current mine life, Ok Tedi Mining is working hard to optimise production and maximise profit at Papua New Guinea’s largest copper mine, says CEO Peter Graham.
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Frieda River mine expands into Sepik Development Project

11 Feb 2019 by David James 3 Comments

The US$8 billion (K26.5 billion) Sepik Development Project at Frieda River will create 'a new economic corridor' in PNG's northwest. Developer PanAust is suggesting it could give employment to about 5000 people during construction and increase Papua New Guinea’s GDP by K90 billion over 40 years.
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Global mining industry still recovering from a ‘great big party’

8 Feb 2019 by David James Leave a Comment

The global mining industry is still in a 'big hangover', says Newcrest Mining's Chief Development Officer, Michael Nossal. He tells an industry event that improving productivity is now the name of the game, as the industry waits for the interest from investors to return.
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Papua New Guinea’s fiscal regime for resources projects ‘fair,’ says Santos GM

29 Jan 2019 by David James Leave a Comment

Papua New Guinea has a ‘fair and reasonable’ fiscal regime for resources when compared with its neighbours Australia and Indonesia, according to John Chambers, General Manager PNG for Santos. He outlines three approaches used around the world to deliver benefits from projects.
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Four questions with Chris Riddell, keynote speaker at 2024 PNG Investment Conference
Chris Riddell, renowned futurist and former Chief Digital Officer at Mars, tells Business Advantage PNG why the chaos of our modern world presents an excellent opportunity for business leaders. Business Advantage PNG (BAPNG): What are the key things business leaders tell you they are worried about as far as the future is concerned? Chris Riddell […]
Registrations are open 2024 Papua New Guinea Investment Conference
Registrations are now officially open for the 2024 Business Advantage Papua New Guinea Investment Conference. The conference will take place in Brisbane, 12 and 13 August, at the premium Plaza Auditorium at Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane. On Day 1 the futurist Chris Riddell, former Chief Digital Officer at Mars will deliver the keynote address. On Day 2 Matt Dri, Secretary, Cyber […]
Papua New Guinea’s premier business magazine to publish a special mining and energy edition
With a strong decade on the horizon for mining and energy in Papua New Guinea, Business Advantage PNG is set to publish its first special edition devoted solely to these sectors. As PNG’s resources sector gears up for an anticipated decade or more of new investment, with an estimated US$50 billion pipeline of projects lined […]

Mining/petroleum

Kingston seeks to reboot gold mining on Papua New Guinea’s Misima Island

The huge risks and rewards of Papua New Guinea’s Porgera gold mine

LNG and palm oil prices down, but oil up: a monthly review of Papua New Guinea’s commodity and financial markets

Third Papua New Guinea Petroleum & Energy Summit to Focus on Regional Collaboration

Ok Tedi ramping up exploration

Frieda River mine expands into Sepik Development Project

Global mining industry still recovering from a ‘great big party’

Papua New Guinea’s fiscal regime for resources projects ‘fair,’ says Santos GM

Twinza MD says offshore gas project in Papua New Guinea close to realisation

Canadian investment company Cobalt 27 acquires Highlands Pacific, and flags divestments

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Industry update: Papua New Guinea’s mining and gas project pipeline starts to flow

Exclusive: Barrick CEO Mark Bristow’s vision for Porgera gold mine

Report from the 2024 Papua New Guinea Investment Conference

Australia’s new Pacific Engagement Visa an ‘opportunity’ for PNG businesses

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