In brief: competition concerns over Oil Search, Bougainville mine and a review of bank charges

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Competition concerns over Elk-Antelope share holdings, ABG keen to re-open Panguna and Treasurer orders bank charges review. Your weekly digest of the week’s business news.

In brief: Papua New Guinea government to sell 50% stake in Air Niugini and other stories

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The Papua New Guinea Government plans to sell its 50% in Air Niugini, PNG Power calls for overseas power investors and tuna industry threatened. Your weekly digest of the week’s business news.

In brief: InterOil to begin drilling new wells and other stories

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InterOil to begin eight new wells in Gulf Province, Lae business chamber calls for more fire services, and Bougainville prepares for referendum. Your quick digest of the week’s business news.

What’s on the agenda for Papua New Guinea business in 2014?

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The coming year looks promising for Papua New Guinea business, with the giant PNG LNG project due to commence gas exports, and further investments looking likely. Meanwhile, eyes are on the O’Neill Government to see how it can improve the operating environment for business. Business Advantage PNG looks ahead to consider what 2014 may bring.

In brief: PNG Power price increase postponed and other stories

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PNG Power price increase postponed, InterOil timeline to be set and Rabaul needs visas on arrival. Your quick digest of the week’s business news.

Bougainville leaders consider lifting exploration moratorium

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Bougainville leaders are considering lifting the moratorium on mineral exploration which has been in place since the 1970s, in case the Panguna gold and copper mine does not re-open.

In brief: PNG looks to refinance Oil Search loan, first corruption conviction and other stories

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Future of government shareholding in Oil Search revealed next month, former planning minister guilty of corruption, BHP sees long-term future in gas and other local and regional stories.

Interview: John Momis, President, Autonomous Bougainville Government

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The President of Bougainville, John Momis, wants work on restarting the giant Panguna gold and copper mine later this year, and says the former leader of the Bougainville Revolutionary Army, Sam Kuona, now supports re-opening the mine. In this exclusive interview with Business Advantage PNG, he outlines the steps now needed to restart operations.

In brief: Four new mining projects in the offing, Corruption Commission next year and other stories

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Four new mines to come on stream within 10 years, Corruption Commission next year and other local and regional stories.

Review: Mr Pip movie confronting and powerful

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Bougainville and its people are the stars of the film Mr Pip, which is set against the island’s troubled past.