In brief: Highlands Pacific makes nickel discovery at Sewa Bay, and other business stories

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19 Aug 2015 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Sewa Bay shows potential for Highlands Pacific, El Nino weather conditions to continue into 2016, and import ban on fruit and vegetables. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

Filed Under: In brief, Latest news, News Tagged With: Barrick Gold, Highlands Pacific, International Energy Agency, InterOil Corporation, Kokoda Track Foundation, Marengo Mining, Nambawan Super, Newcrest Mining, PNG Power, Santos, Zijin Mining

Bright spots, but challenges remain for Papua New Guinea’s mining sector

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10 Jun 2015 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Despite some positive developments for the mining sector in Papua New Guinea, the industry continues to face funding challenges for critical exploration activity, the PNG Chamber of Mines and Petroleum’s Greg Anderson tells Business Advantage PNG.

Filed Under: Features, Mining/petroleum Tagged With: Anglo American, Highlands Pacific, PanAust, Papua New Guinea Chamber of Resources and Energy (PNG CORE), PNG LNG, Wafi-Golpu

In brief: Business endorses new Papua New Guinea police chief, and other business stories

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3 Jun 2015 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Business endorses new Police Commissioner, Kumul Flyover opens, and Oil Search chief says low prices are here to stay. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

Filed Under: In brief, Latest news, News Tagged With: Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG), Barrick Gold, Fiji, Guangdong Rising Asset Management, Hawkins Group, Highlands Pacific, Kula Gold, National Development Bank, New Britain Palm Oil (NBPOL), Oil Search Ltd, Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Sime Darby, Standard & Poor’s (S&P), Total SA, World Bank

Highlands Pacific continues unique path to Papua New Guinea mining success

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13 May 2015 by Business Advantage PNG 1 Comment

In the challenging environment facing Papua New Guinea’s mining industry, Highlands Pacific is standing out as a bright spot, after starting its Star Mountain exploration campaign with mining giant Anglo American. Business Advantage PNG talks with Managing Director John Gooding.

Filed Under: Company profiles, Features, Industry sectors, Mining/petroleum, Sections Tagged With: Anglo American, copper, gold, Highlands Pacific

In brief: PNG Ports seeks interest for design and construction of Motukea Island wharf, and other business stories

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22 Apr 2015 by Business Advantage PNG 1 Comment

Motukea Island Port project expressions of interest called for, PM dismisses ‘secret deals’ with Rio Tinto, and Star Mountains project JV launches exploration campaign. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

Filed Under: In brief, Latest news, News Tagged With: Anglo American, Bishops, Enerpac, Fiji, Highlands Pacific, Kumul Consolidated Holdings, NASFUND, National Fisheries Authority (NFA), National Housing Corporation, Oil Search Ltd, Orion, PNG Ports Corporation, Rio Tinto, Searcher Seismics, Secretariat of the Pacific Community, Sovereign Wealth Fund, Steamships, Vanuatu

In brief: Oil Search adapts to changing market conditions, and other business stories

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25 Feb 2015 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

LNG focus for Oil Search, ANZ warns on debt risk, and Barrick plans to offload Porgera mine. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

Filed Under: In brief, Latest news, News Tagged With: Air Niugini, Anitua, ANZ, Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG), Barrick Gold, Department Trade Commerce and Industry, Digicel (Parent company and all subsidiaries), Fiji Airways, Highlands Pacific, Indigenous Business Council of Papua New Guinea, Nautilus Minerals, Oil Search Ltd, PNG LNG, Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Santos, St Barbara Ltd, World Bank

In brief: Air Niugini expands services with Melanesian partnership, and other business stories

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18 Feb 2015 by Business Advantage PNG

Air Niugini secures agreement with Air Vanuatu and Solomon Airlines, Cue Energy rejects takeover offer, and Steamships closes Highlands Highway operations. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

Filed Under: In brief, Latest news, News Tagged With: Air Niugini, Anglo American, BSP Financial Group, Cott Oil and Gas, Cue Energy Resources, European Union, ExxonMobil PNG, Highlands Pacific, InterOil Corporation, National Fisheries Authority (NFA), Nautilus Minerals, New Britain Palm Oil (NBPOL), Newcrest Mining, Ok Tedi Mining Ltd (OTML), Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Santos, Sime Darby, Sovereign Wealth Fund, Steamships, Trukai Industries, Westpac

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

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11 Feb 2015 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: In brief, Latest news, News Tagged With: Anglo American, BSP Financial Group, Coffee Industry Corporation (CIC), Coppermoly Ltd, ExxonMobil PNG, Highlands Pacific, Indochine Mining, Kula Gold, Mineral Resources Authority, New Britain Palm Oil (NBPOL), PNG LNG, PNG Ports Corporation, Sime Darby, Standard & Poor’s (S&P), Talisman Energy

In brief: the first stage of Lae’s port upgrade is completed, and other business stories

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14 Jan 2015 by Business Advantage PNG

Lae port upgrade reaches milestone, Respol acquires Talisman Energy, and PNG forecast for significant economic growth. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

Filed Under: In brief, Latest news, News Tagged With: Anglo American, Coffee Industry Corporation (CIC), Crater Gold Mining, Department of National Planning and Monitoring, Harmony Gold, Highlands Pacific, Institute of Banking and Business Management, InterOil Corporation, Kumul Petroleum, Lae port, Newcrest Mining, Ok Tedi Development Foundation, Papua New Guinea Chamber of Resources and Energy (PNG CORE), Philippine Airlines, PNG Gas, PNG LNG, Respol, Santos, Talisman Energy, tuna

In brief: Conn says Port Moresby businesses have ‘lost hope’ in security in Papua New Guinea, and other business stories

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10 Dec 2014 by Business Advantage PNG

Violence takes a toll on businesses in Papua New Guinea, Anglo American and Highlands Pacific form joint venture, and Sime Darby extends takeover deadline for NBPOL. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

Filed Under: In brief, Latest news, News Tagged With: Air Niugini, Anglo American, Highlands Pacific, Kumul Gamechangers, Kumul Petroleum, New Britain Palm Oil (NBPOL), Papua New Guinea Chamber of Resources and Energy (PNG CORE), Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Santos, Sime Darby, United Nations, World Health Organisation

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

After a decade focused on existing minerals and hydrocarbons production, Papua New Guinea is gearing up for an anticipated wave of … [Read More...]

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

In this exclusive interview with Business Advantage PNG, Barrick Gold’s President and Chief Executive Mark Bristow talks about the … [Read More...]

Report from the 2024 Papua New Guinea Investment Conference

This week's 2024 Business Advantage PNG Investment conference saw top speakers from across the business sector and government come … [Read More...]

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

Australia launched its inaugural Pacific Engagement Visa ballot on 3 June, with Papua New Guinea receiving the largest allocation. … [Read More...]

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 […]