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Mineral Resource Authority MD predicts strong copper and gold production for Papua New Guinea up to 2050

If its two mining 'mega projects' – Wafi-Golpu and Frieda River – are delivered on schedule, Papua New Guinea will become one of the world's major copper producers over the next thirty years, according to Jerry Garry, Managing Director of the country's Mineral Resources Authority. However, he warns, PNG's dependence on mining exports looks set to come to an end shortly thereafter.
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Papua New Guinea has ‘enormous potential’ to increase exports, Eslake tells conference

Delegates to last week's 2022 Business Advantage Papua New Guinea Investment Conference received an overview of the plans of the new Marape government, as well as detailed economic updates and a range of briefings on opportunities across the country's key economic sectors.
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Analysis: Assessing the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank highlights China's collaborative approach, but who's benefiting from the bank? What's its footprint in the Pacific? and what does a 'greener' future look its current and new projects? Devpolicy's Senior Researcher, Cameron Hill, provides an overview.
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Papua New Guinea could provide ‘ideal locations’ for green hydrogen production: IFC

Green hydrogen has been touted as the next big move to lower carbon emissions and Papua New Guinea is well positioned to develop this resource. Devesh Singh, the International Finance Corporation’s Operations Officer (Climate & Energy) – South Asia and Pacific, tells Business Advantage PNG what green hydrogen could mean for PNG and other developing nations.
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Net gains: the new plan for Papua New Guinea’s fishing industry

Better infrastructure and a higher volume of onshore processing are the key tenets of Papua New Guinea’s new Fisheries Strategic Plan, which aims to transform the industry over the coming decade. Business Advantage PNG speaks with National Fisheries Authority Chairman Ango Wangatau to find out more.
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