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Barrick initiates international proceedings over Porgera

13 Jul 2020 by Business Advantage PNG 2 Comments

In its latest step to maintain its position as operator of the Porgera gold mine, Barrick (Niugini) is taking its dispute with Papua New Guinea to the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes.
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Ugly duckling becomes swan: Papua New Guinea retailer Brian Bell opens K30 million shopping centre

8 Jul 2020 by Paul Chai 4 Comments

Not even a pandemic could stop the new Gordons Plaza from opening. Brian Bell CEO Cameron McKellar talks to Business Advantage PNG about the challenges of launching in the times COVID-19.
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Time to thrive: Grow PNG to help drive development of agribusiness in Papua New Guinea

8 Jul 2020 by Paul Chai 1 Comment

Grow PNG has been established to help realise Papua New Guinea’s rich agribusiness potential, especially in Morobe's Markham Valley. Executive Director Ivan Pomaleu reveals the organisation’s plans.
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Ripple effects: how the global pandemic is affecting oil and gas in Papua New Guinea

6 Jul 2020 by David James Leave a Comment

The COVID-19 crisis has profoundly shaken the global oil and gas industry. With the medium term picture for LNG prices likely to heavily impact PNG’s economy and government finances, Business Advantage PNG looks at the sector's prospects.
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Nerd mentality: Niugini Geeks seeks Papua New Guinea’s answer to Silicon Valley

6 Jul 2020 by Gabriella Munoz Leave a Comment

While the COVID-19 crisis has been tough for many Papua New Guinea businesses, Niugini Geeks' order book is full for the next six months. Business Advantage PNG talks to General Manager Claire Lee to discover why.
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Fair split: finding an oil and gas model that works in Papua New Guinea

1 Jul 2020 by David James Leave a Comment

Papua New Guinea is making changes to its approach to oil and gas projects, suggesting the country gets a worse share of revenues than other comparable nations. John Chambers, General Manager of Santos, considers some of the options used internationally.
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Ok Tedi Mining to be a ‘model miner’, says new CEO

29 Jun 2020 by Business Advantage PNG 1 Comment

In the midst of Papua New Guinea's state of emergency, there was a change at the top of Ok Tedi Mining Limited (OTML). Business Advantage PNG asks Musje Werror, OTML's newly appointed Managing Director and CEO, about his vision for the future of PNG's largest mine.
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Tools down: Papua New Guinea’s Porgera gold mine starts sacking workers

29 Jun 2020 by David James 16 Comments

Barrick Niugini, the majority owner and operator of the Porgera gold mine, has announced that it will be retrenching most of its workforce over the coming weeks. Meanwhile, Papua New Guinea's government seems intent of finding a new operator for the mine.
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Ready, set, sago: project suggests the key to a successful agribusiness in Papua New Guinea

25 Jun 2020 by Paul Chai 2 Comments

The Sago Project in Gulf Province seeks to improve revenues from a crop already well known to smallholders. Sago Project co-founder Peter Uechtritz reveals to Business Advantage PNG the key ingredients for a successful agribusiness project in Papua New Guinea.
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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 […]

Industry sectors

Barrick initiates international proceedings over Porgera

Ugly duckling becomes swan: Papua New Guinea retailer Brian Bell opens K30 million shopping centre

Time to thrive: Grow PNG to help drive development of agribusiness in Papua New Guinea

Ripple effects: how the global pandemic is affecting oil and gas in Papua New Guinea

Nerd mentality: Niugini Geeks seeks Papua New Guinea’s answer to Silicon Valley

Fair split: finding an oil and gas model that works in Papua New Guinea

Ok Tedi Mining to be a ‘model miner’, says new CEO

Tools down: Papua New Guinea’s Porgera gold mine starts sacking workers

Ready, set, sago: project suggests the key to a successful agribusiness in Papua New Guinea

Very resourceful: how K92 Mining has thrived during COVID-19 in Papua New Guinea

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