In brief: Prime Minister Marape commits K50 million to agriculture and other business stories

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Marape launched the Agriculture Medium Term Development Plan 2020 -2022 and committed K50 million to the sector, the PNG Electrification Partnership makes progress and Misima gold project takes first steps towards environmental approvals. The business news you need to kickstart your week.

People moves: Ok Tedi Mining, PNG Rubber Board, PNGRFL, and more

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A new MD for Ok Tedi Mining, appointees to the new PNG Rubber Board, an acting CEO for the PNGRFL and others appointments

In brief: PNG LNG project reaches ‘financial completion’, and other business stories

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PNG LNG project satisfies financial agreements, PNG Ports profits double, and Indochine Mining raises funds. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

In brief: InterOil chief says Elk-Antelope project will support ‘at least two trains’, and other business stories

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More details about the potential of the Elk-Antelope LNG Project emerge, 108 companies apply for exemptions to minimum wage increase, and social media fundraising underway to buy Bougainville cocoa. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

People moves: Ok Tedi Mining, Bemobile, Coppermoly, Nautilus Minerals and more

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Big changes at Ok Tedi Mining, the new chair at Bemobile finally takes his seat, a new exploration manager at Coppermoly and board changes at Nautilus.

People moves: PanAust, Rio Tinto, Indochine Mining, Coppermoly, PNG Forest Products

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PanAust Managing Director stepping down, new board members at Rio Tonto and IndoChine and other senior appointments.

People moves: executive moves and changes relevant to Papua New Guinea

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New MD at CopperMoly Maurice Gannon has replaced Peter Swiridiuk as Managing Director (MD) of Coppermoly Limited. Gannon has been an officer of the company since January 2008 and an Executive Director since February 2010. He currently performs the combined roles of Executive Director (Operations), Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary.        

People Moves: executive moves and changes relevant to Papua New Guinea

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Ross Garnaut resigns from Ok Tedi Economist Ross Garnaut resigned this month as Chairman of OK Tedi Mining Ltd, citing the difficulties of fulfilling his duties following the travel ban to PNG imposed on him by PNG’s PM Peter O’Neill in November 2012. Former PM Sir Mekere Morauta has been nominated to take over the position. He […]